I made a velcro 'fix' for the throttle and unashamedly use it. Apparently the friction in the throttle cable can be adjusted at the engine, but five or six years ago I came up with this simple idea and have used it ever since. Note to self: take a photo of this someday and share it.

Yes, the M35 wants to idle about 1000. Check the Technical library, as I seem to recall that there was a bulletin on this. Also, do a search on the forum for past discussion. But FIRST make sure that the rpm you see on your tach is accurate. Get an optical tach and calibrate your tachometer. Easy to do, and a it's low cost instrument to buy at places like Frys or Harbor Freight.

If you remove the compass from the binical you will find a friction adjustment screw on the throttle arm. At least that is the case on the MKI boats. I finally adjusted mine after my little bungee cord stretched out that I had used like Larry's Velcro.

I'll preface this by saying that i have a Mark I so the linkage maybe different, but i got this suggestion from Tom Soko (kudos!) but what he suggested is that you use a small U clamp just aft of the throttle linkage on the engine to put pressure on the exterior of the cable so that when you set the throttle the engine maintains that rpm because of the friction on the cable. the suggestion works great! you don't need a lot of pressure just enough. there may be an article somewhere about it. it doesn't require that you remove the compass and it is a very simple fix. I have had my throttle set that was for at least a couple of years and it works great!
good luck on whatever you try and good sailing!

The compass comes off by removing three screws, just one screw to turn inside on the throttle pivot, very easy.

A clamp will work, but there is already a means to correct the issue.

This is a laugh! Both of your C36IA technical 'experts' have been happily using work arounds (Steve's bungee, my velcro) when all along there was a friction adjustment lurking out of view, just inches away from us, and it's reasonably accessible to boot. Steve, thank you for 'fessing up.

I found the Edson manual buried among our many 'How I Done It' articles in the Technical - Maintenance library and I have moved it to the Technical - Reference library, its logical home. Sure enough, there is a description and a drawing of the friction adjustment in the Edson document.

It's a pleasure to have a paradigm exploded every once in a while.

More important is validating your tach accuracy before you even attempt to troubleshoot any idle rpm issues. The M35 wants to idle high, as it will be smoother. But how high cannot be answered until you have a tach you can trust.

You may also want to check that the fuel lines are fully bled and the fuel pump filter is clean.
John Meyer

The Hurth transmission manual suggests that you move into gear "assertively" (or some such word!). It also says it's good at up to 1200 rpm. Check that manual, too, 'cuz lots of people try to "slip" it into gear rather than moving the lever quickly.

[QUOTE=LCBrandt;13109]This is a laugh! Both of your C36IA technical 'experts' have been happily using work arounds (Steve's bungee, my velcro) when all along there was a friction adjustment lurking out of view, just inches away from us, and it's reasonably accessible to boot. Steve, thank you for 'fessing up.

I found the Edson manual buried among our many 'How I Done It' articles in the Technical - Maintenance library and I have moved it to the Technical - Reference library, its logical home. Sure enough, there is a description and a drawing of the friction adjustment in the Edson document.

It's a pleasure to have a paradigm exploded every once in a while.[/QUOTE]

What a great source of information! Now that the friction problem is solved, can anyone help me find a replacement throttle lever -the one we use right by the compass? I broke it in half during my launch this year, (maybe less friction will help prevent that in the future) and have looked hard on the internet in all the usual places and can't find a replacement!

try Catalina Direct, I think they have 'em.

catalinadirect.com

John,
Don't bother with a plastic replacement handle. It is a poor design and will only break again. I'd suggest biting the bullet and get the SS version, which is what has been OEM for the past 10-15+ years:
[URL]http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|297677|297706&id=79690[/URL]
Edson also mades a matching shift handle for the port side.

[QUOTE=TomSoko;13145]John,
Don't bother with a plastic replacement handle. It is a poor design and will only break again. I'd suggest biting the bullet and get the SS version, which is what has been OEM for the past 10-15+ years:
[URL]http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|297677|297706&id=79690[/URL]
Edson also mades a matching shift handle for the port side.[/QUOTE]

Thank you! I'm buying the SS version, today. The help is greatly appreciated. Next time, I think I'll ask here first before spending hours on the internet searching in vain. ( I was just about ready to have a machine shop try to fab up a throttle handle for me)

By chance would anyone know the thread type for the throttle friction screw? Mine is missing, I suppose some weekend I will take a smattering of screws down and try them. But if anyone knows off the top of their head that would be great.

Cheers.

I do not know for sure but, it was a fairly large screw corse thread scew, 10/20 or maybe 1/4 20.