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DeeVee posted 07-30-2011 01:17 PM ET (US)
I have nearly completed the repower of my boat from the old Suzukis to much newer Evinrudes. Although I havn't sea trialed the 3.3 liter 200 HO Etec yet (tomorrow!), that switch seems to have been completed without a hitch. The problem I am experiencing is the control connection to the new to me 1992 (if I remember correctly) electric start Evinrude 15.
My boat has a MT2 twin engine control box. The starboard side controls the main, the port side controls the kicker. I have used this arrangement for the past 6 years or so to control the 1992 Suzuki DT200 and the 1987 Suzuki DT15. The system worked flawlessly in that combination.
The problem seems to be that the throw of the throttle arm on the 15 Evinrude is much shorter than the action provided by the control. The throttle advances before a gear shift is accomplished, and once it is in gear, the motor is way above idle.
I am a little bit frazzled right now because time got away from me last night thinking all I have to do is get the cables adjusted correctly. I finally realized that I was going to have to give up for the night and go to bed, and I noticed that it was 4 AM. Yikes!
Am I missing something here or is the MT2 not compatible with the Evinrude 15? These control boxes are so universal, I can't imagine that to be the case, though my experience last night and this morning seems to indicate otherwise.
Help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Doug Vazquez
DeeVee posted 07-31-2011 12:24 PM ET (US)
After further review, the only thing that could be incorrect is the engine end cable adapter. Since today is Sunday, and I have a couple extra ends, I might just see if I can modify one to suit my application.
I will let the forum know how I fare.
Doug Vazquez
DeeVee posted 08-01-2011 11:03 PM ET (US)
The modification to the cable end went well. The 15 is idling and shifting nicely.
Doug

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Author	Topic: Repower Control Connection
DeeVee	posted 07-30-2011 01:17 PM ET (US) I have nearly completed the repower of my boat from the old Suzukis to much newer Evinrudes. Although I havn't sea trialed the 3.3 liter 200 HO Etec yet (tomorrow!), that switch seems to have been completed without a hitch. The problem I am experiencing is the control connection to the new to me 1992 (if I remember correctly) electric start Evinrude 15. My boat has a MT2 twin engine control box. The starboard side controls the main, the port side controls the kicker. I have used this arrangement for the past 6 years or so to control the 1992 Suzuki DT200 and the 1987 Suzuki DT15. The system worked flawlessly in that combination. The problem seems to be that the throw of the throttle arm on the 15 Evinrude is much shorter than the action provided by the control. The throttle advances before a gear shift is accomplished, and once it is in gear, the motor is way above idle. I am a little bit frazzled right now because time got away from me last night thinking all I have to do is get the cables adjusted correctly. I finally realized that I was going to have to give up for the night and go to bed, and I noticed that it was 4 AM. Yikes! Am I missing something here or is the MT2 not compatible with the Evinrude 15? These control boxes are so universal, I can't imagine that to be the case, though my experience last night and this morning seems to indicate otherwise. Help would be appreciated. Thank you, Doug Vazquez
DeeVee	posted 07-31-2011 12:24 PM ET (US) After further review, the only thing that could be incorrect is the engine end cable adapter. Since today is Sunday, and I have a couple extra ends, I might just see if I can modify one to suit my application. I will let the forum know how I fare. Doug Vazquez
DeeVee	posted 08-01-2011 11:03 PM ET (US) The modification to the cable end went well. The 15 is idling and shifting nicely. Doug