Evinrude 18hp Throttle Linkage Questions

When working on the 1967 Evinrude 18 I just acquired I heard a loud clang and lost throttle response with the tiller handle. I got looking around and saw a threaded bushing laying on the floor. Naturally, I screwed the threaded end back into the throttle assembly and was able to use the tiller once again. This only lasted for a few twists and it fell out again. I screwed it in again and watched it when using the tiller and its unscrewing itself as you advance and retard the throttle. Temporarily, I've attached a piece of aluminum to hold the bushing in place. Am I missing something with how this should all go together? Is it okay to use something like loctite on the threads?

It appears there's been shade tree work done. I also didn't notice the crack until I took the pictures. The part that fell out isn't on any parts list. I'm beginning to think some.one tapped the throttle control gear with a threaded insert because the actual bushing was lost. I'll try to get more pictures in just a bit.

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After talking to the marineengine guys overnight it appears this is not a factory part. Here is a better photo of what I'm dealing with.

I believe you are correct! I did take the tiller apart last night and cleaned everything up. It made a big difference. Everything works well for now so I'll leave it be until the parts I need pop up. Thanks for all your help!

To he can get OEM parts to make a suitable repair could he clean the threaded part in the sector gear and the hand made bushing and use press fit repair on the threads and put it in and tighten it? It should remain in place then to he heats it 300 degrees to remove it.

I initially was going to loctite it, but, bent a small sheet of aluminum that attaches to the nearby motor mount to hold it temporarily. Lucky it didn't fall out in the lake. Can't believe someone would go through the extra work to do that, vs replacing a easy part

samuelh1987 said:

I initially was going to loctite it, but, bent a small sheet of aluminum that attaches to the nearby motor mount to hold it temporarily. Lucky it didn't fall out in the lake. Can't believe someone would go through the extra work to do that, vs replacing a easy part

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I didn't know how hard that part was to get. I see quite a few of them still running here, but as far as parts like that I had no idea how available replacement pars were.

Easily obtained via ebay.

ordered the proper parts off ebay. Total cost was $24. Amazed someone went through so much trouble over $24 lol

Just realized I never posted a video of the beast running. Pretty sure it has a exhaust leak too. Noticed white smoke coming from under the bottom of the cover and water on one of the cover screws. Is this easy to fix also? I assume a couple gaskets will fix it right up.

https://youtu.be/p2eqJ7YC5GM