Stiff throttle help.

[Juiced347]

I am pretty sure i have it narrowed done but i just want a few other opinions. I just changed my throttle and and both, throttle and shift cable (they are now all brand new) and while in gear the throttle is still very stiff. In throttle only (not in gear) the stick is super smooth and easy and revs the boat up no problem. Does this sound like a lower shift cable issue? I just want to get a few opinions and make sure its not an adjustment issue before i pull my out drive off. Its Mercruiser alpha 1 out drive on a 97' 240 sea ray. Thanks, been banging my head over this for the last few hours!

 

[kghost]

Most shift control boxes have an adjustable friction screw.
Based on the control box you have will determine where that friction screw is. You may need to remove from the mount so you can access the steel control box and look for a slotted screw that may be for this.