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Originally Posted by tautog_33
So I must of did something to the linkage when I slid the cables around under the console.
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That don't sound right. If something came loose, or the cable broke inside the sheath, maybe... But if that's the case, you should be able to verify it with a simple test.
The throttle cable inside the motor attaches to the throttle control lever. It is the lower of two levers with a common pivot point. The upper lever controls timing advance. If you can move the throttle control lever without moving the remote control, something is broke or something came loose at the other end. Try it both ways; see if you can move the throttle control lever on the motor without moving the remote control, then try holding the throttle control lever while your six year old moves the remote control. If there's any slop, the problem is probably in the cable or in the remote control. This should be done with the engine off. Especially the part with the six year old.
If there isn't any slop, it may be that the set screw on the throttle cam roller loosened up when you were running WOT in 2'-3' chop. There is a linkage from the throttle control arm to the throttle cam. The throttle cam has a tic mark on it. The cam roller on the bottom carb's linkage is supposed to engage the cam at the tic mark. If it doesn't engage at the tic mark, loosen the set screw a little more, adjust the roller so it hits the cam at the tic mark, and tighten the set screw.
Of course this is all wild speculation on my part since I haven't even seen the motor. You do need the factory service manual, or more pics and guidance from Tim (Bigshrimpin). He's the resident Merc guru. I just made a lucky guess, so I'm sticking my neck out.
Dave