99 Evinrude Broken Part

[emoryjr]

"I recently purchased a 1982 E

"I recently purchased a 1982 Evinrude 9.9. It runs fine but recently became stuckin forward and I was unable to crank it. In trying to force it out of forward I broke a piece of the black plastoc that the brass arm from the gear shift is attached to. I have been able to free it from Forward and crank it. It runs and shirts fine. I do not know what piece it is that I broke off and what function is plays with the engine. I have inserted a picture of it (the pirce with the large brass hex bolt and the brass arm from the shifter can be seen laying below). Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Unknown part (black plastic)

 

[haffiman37]

"The big black plastic piece i

"The big black plastic piece is to limit throttle when in neutral. (blocks travel of armature plate). I would have removed it all, plastic and link to throttle."

 

[emoryjr]

Thanks so much. Just so I unde

Thanks so much. Just so I understand...that piece is not necessary - so remove brass hex nut - pull off black plastic piece - replace brass hex nut and then remove the brass link bar from the gear shift? Thanks again in advance. What purpose does that piece serve (keep in mind that I know nothing about outboards)?

 

[haffiman37]

The only function it has it to

The only function it has it to prevent You from starting at full throttle and to make You able to shift at too high rpm.

 

[emoryjr]

Thanks. Do I replace the large

Thanks. Do I replace the large hex bolt?

 

[haffiman37]

"No, just leave it out."

"No, just leave it out."

 

[emoryjr]

Ok. Thanks again for everythin

Ok. Thanks again for everything!