Throttle control box swap?

[Darin]

Do any of you guys know how to swap the handle around on this OMC throttle control box? The control was mounted to my old helm and I am installing a new helm and want to mount my control box on my rail so I wont be pushing and pulling on my new helm. I know it can be done but don't know how to get the handle off. I took out an allen head screw, thinking it may have been a set screw but the handle wont come off. I don't want to beat on it or put too much pressure on it and break the cast aluminum. Thanks.

[guy48065]

That controller looks like it's meant to mount & operate only one way.

[Darin]

Nope it will work either way. I figured it out. You have to loosen the set screw then tap on the head of the screw with a hammer and punch to get the handle to release from the splines. I got it swapped and new cables installed on the controller end. Just need to mount it and run the cables to the motor.

[guy48065]

Good job! Even though the "back" had the opening for the lever, and countersunk mounting screw holes, I still thought that without the recess for mechanical stops the lever wouldn't work right on the reverse side. I'm glad it does. Controls are expensive