Can't get max power (easily)

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Can't get max power (easily)

#1 Post by mytee_hercules » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:42 pm

I have a 1996 Tracker 120 Force and I can't seem to keep it at full power -- semmingly due to the throttle or cabling or something. The throttle moves freely forward and reverse, but when I push it all the way to max power, if I don't keep pressure on the throttle, the handle moves back a fraction of an inch and the RPMs reduce.

I'm guessing it is a "simple" mechanical fix, but I'm not as familiar with the boat as I would like (took it out for it's 2nd trip last weekend). Anyone have a direction in which to look? Any pictures of if/where the adjustments can be made?

Thanks in advance for the help . . .
Hangin' in Little Rock . . .

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1996 Force 120hp 4-cyl 2-stroke
15p aluminum prop
25 mph @ 4800 rpm

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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#2 Post by lakerunner » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:07 pm

some where on the throttle box should be a friction screw. It might be under the cover if you have a dash mounted shifter as opposed to side mount.
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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#3 Post by mytee_hercules » Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:26 pm

The throttle is a Quicksilver 300 series without the trim buttons . . .

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I think it's like a COMMANDER 3000 PANEL (88150A40 THRU A48)

Anyone know how or where to adjust this ?

Anyone have an electronic version of the owner's manual ?

Thanks in advance . . .
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1996 Force 120hp 4-cyl 2-stroke
15p aluminum prop
25 mph @ 4800 rpm

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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#4 Post by BassFrequency » Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:29 pm

mine 60 is doing a similar thing that started today but unfortunatly it aint related to the throttle
24' 1989 Starcraft 23.1mph gps
60HP Evinrude
'96 GMC Jimmy "The Demon" custom 8 ball lever 4x4
no muffler or cat. just strait to the back


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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#5 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:05 pm

brandon,

you know what it is? :donno
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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#6 Post by BassFrequency » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:29 pm

I think i sloshed a gas tank goober or somthing into the system + same spark plugs for 3 years (fouled to hell)

i get speed and power back temporarily when i push the key in for choke.

so it could be im loosing partial spark on one or more cylinders as i still barely hit 5k but its obvious shes loosing some power.

it only does it under load, if its reved in neutral, no prob.

fires right up like a champ but has just an ever so slight rough idle
24' 1989 Starcraft 23.1mph gps
60HP Evinrude
'96 GMC Jimmy "The Demon" custom 8 ball lever 4x4
no muffler or cat. just strait to the back


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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#7 Post by BassFrequency » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:24 pm

got her fixed, runs like a rocket again.

high speed jets were clogging so ended up rebuilding all three carbs ($90 for three kits :shock: )

also found a cracked open gas line where she was inhaling air in the wrong spot.

thats the update :biggrin2
24' 1989 Starcraft 23.1mph gps
60HP Evinrude
'96 GMC Jimmy "The Demon" custom 8 ball lever 4x4
no muffler or cat. just strait to the back


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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#8 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:02 am

Yep ordering my carb kits this coming week. Maybe I can get the 115 to act like something more than a 40 :rofl :rofl :rofl

How hard was it to get em synced?
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS

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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#9 Post by BassFrequency » Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:06 pm

curtiscapk wrote:synced?
:?

what do you mean
24' 1989 Starcraft 23.1mph gps
60HP Evinrude
'96 GMC Jimmy "The Demon" custom 8 ball lever 4x4
no muffler or cat. just strait to the back


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Re: Can't get max power (easily)

#10 Post by mytee_hercules » Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:37 am

Anyone have this throttle and can help me find the way inside this thing to adjust the throttle ?

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1996 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24
1996 Force 120hp 4-cyl 2-stroke
15p aluminum prop
25 mph @ 4800 rpm

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