Reply To: Tiller movement almost locked in neutral on Evinrude 18HP 1960 mod 15032

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I would not change the design intent… try to find the cause why you would need to throttle up so much un neutral… if it is to start the engine you may have  a carb idle cct or carb  linkage  adjustment to make… the cam follower should line up with the bar marking on the  cam under the magneto in the START position.  and  points should open at TDC if adjusted properly.

See the FD series in the Johnson service manual pages 278-279 which explains the function in neutral and… reverse I presume the Evinrudes work the same way and  presumably add boater  safety in mind  !! .

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