[cooperino]

Originally Posted by GoodolMcKee

Happy to report that I tightened the nut, which successfully provided the additional tension needed in my hydro lever.

Additionally, regarding the "bent washer" in the throttle control lever. I literally just stuck a flat head screw driver in and bent it some more, worked like a charm. It remains stable.

Thank you for your help Cooperino, you rock.

Very happy it all worked out for you.. Part of what I love about these older machines. Many repairs and adjustments and be done with the most basic of tools and many times no new parts. Congrats!