Outboard Throttle Cable Too Long

Posted 01 22 2006 10 24 pm et us.

Outboard throttle cable too long.

Improperly adjusted cables can prevent the engine from developing full rpm and. Cable adjustment is crucial to proper engine and gearbox control and response. What is the proper way to measure throttle and shift cables for outboard motors. Outboards rack and pinion cables even steering cables for inboard outboards i o s.

Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. They are coiled in the rear of the boat behind and under the rear thwart. Shop with confidence get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. Ensure you are ordering the proper length as sharp bends or too short of cable will result in kinks.

Modern outboard engines have come a long way whether you re talking about the now common four stroke or modern dfi motors in both cases reliability is far better than it was in decades past fuel efficiency has increased and problems like smoky exhaust and ear splitting sound levels are ancient history. Javascript is disabled on your browser. Shop read reviews or ask questions about control cables at the official west marine online store. To view this site you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascript capable browser.

I want to be sure to order the correct length replacements. Outboard motors are controlled with levers at the helm. Both conditions place extra stress on the cables reducing the life and operation of your cables. On our sport 13 boat with a modern four stroke power cycle outboard engine with tilt and trim engine the existing remote throttle and shift cable and electrical wiring harness are much too long.

Engine control levers push or pull on cables that carry the lever motion to the engine and gearbox. Cables cannot be repaired they need to be replaced. Shift throttle control cables for boats by morse controls teleflex and others found at lfs along with a complete line of marine. Additionally marine control cables are manufactured for nearly every engine transmission combination.