mercruiser quicksilver control help needed

[fishwithmitch]

I had a "unique" situation on the water this weekend. While running 3/4 throttle (about 28mph), my throttle lever became stuck and then fell off! Needless to say it was an interesting situation. I removed my I/O engine cover and backed off the throttle manually by pulling on the cable. When I took the control apart, I found that the internal splines on the lever were wore and the set screw was not able to hold the throttle lever on tightly. Does anyone have or know where I can get a replacement throttle lever. The cables and mechanism are fine - I simply need the lever. It is an older Mercruiser Quicksilver Commander dual controller (throttle and shift in one with trim up down and trailer) and it is a panel mount. Any help would be appreciated.

[lineman49]

Get to L&M (Hank) He might be able to help you.

[L&M]

Is this the style you have now?

[fishwithmitch]

Hank,

Yes, that is exactly the same model.

[L&M]

Ck your pm's Mitch

[NitroMusky]

Helicoil?

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[fishwithmitch]

Thanks for the info Hank. I managed to find a control arm from a Quicksilver Commander and I'm going to try and swap out the guts (tilt trim switches) from my arm with the new arm, if that doesn't work I will be in touch.