Throttle Cable

[S/V Oceanghost]

My throttle cable is almost warn out. It works if i hold the throttle lever but backs off it i let go. Has anyone replaced there cable. any information is appreciated. Ive tried adjusting it with no success.

[Ron Acierno]

A relatively easy job if you can contort well over the motor. I suggest doing the tranny cable at the same time. To clarify : the work is relatively simple the contortions are virtually impossible. 

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My throttle cable is almost warn out. It works if i hold the throttle lever but backs off it i let go. Has anyone replaced there cable. any information is appreciated. Ive tried adjusting it with no success.

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[LB Home]

I concur.

Larry

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[Daniel Sanders]

Thanks Ron, would you recommend a place to get the trans and throttle cables?

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[curtis hoffman]

There is an easy way btw. There is a little gadget that clamps onto the throttle cable. It puts a tiny kink in the cable to provide friction and is adjustable. A couple of dollars and home free. Also my son bought MA an adapter to force oil down the cable to lube it. I'll try and find it and take a photo of it. 

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[Ron Acierno]

I get everything for my w 46 from marine diesel direct 

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On Jun 11, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Daniel Sanders <oceang...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Bill Jones]

I replaced mine several years ago. It was so bad that I could hardly move the throttle.  I experienced the same thing with the transmission cable.  The new cables are amazing.  They work effortlessly .  I pulled the cables out, measured the lengths and purchased new ones at West Marine.

Bill

 

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On Saturday, June 11, 2016 8:22 AM, S/V Oceanghost <oceang...@gmail.com> wrote:

My throttle cable is almost warn out. It works if i hold the throttle lever but backs off it i let go. Has anyone replaced there cable. any information is appreciated. Ive tried adjusting it with no success.

[LB Home]

Do both at the same time.

Larry

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[cab...@aol.com]

I bought mine at a auto parts store.

Breck Caine CR 38 #19

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[Daniel Sanders]

As always, great information. Now i have a platform of info to start with. 

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[Dick Roten]

I recall that your auto pilot didn't work on your first trip when you picked up the boat.  Did you repair or replace?  If so, with what?  How does she work now?

[Daniel Sanders]

Correct, the original autopilot broke mid stride crossing the Gulf of Mexico. The problem with the old one was that it was very old and undersized. I replaced the Raymarine Type 1 linear drive, ACU 200 and fluxgate compass with the new Raymarine type 2 thats rated to 33,000 lbs as opposed to 21,000 (type 1). Also upgrade to the new ACU 400 course computer and a EV1 sensor core digital compass. The old ACU would not work with the new linear drive so i was forced to replace everything. The new auto pilot works great. We are very happy with it so far. 

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[Alex Tarlecky]

I agree to start out with the friction clamp... you should already have one installed. It is usually located on the throttle cable about 1 or 2 feet from the engine. It on takes a 1/4 turn of the nut to tighten things up. We installed new throttle and transmission cables after having one break when pulling into a slip! We also keep one extra set on board in case we are in the middle of the Bahamas and lose one - they don't take up much room. We use teleflex cables. If you look on the side of your existing cables you will see a part number. Call Teleflex with that number and they will match the a new cable for you. For me, the 9 foot length was good enough. 

Also, Teleflex does NOT recommend oiling your cables. They are "sealed" - I guess not all cables are equal designs.

- alex

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:22:07 AM UTC-4, S/V Oceanghost wrote:

[Alex Tarlecky]

I would add, our cable broke at the friction clamp... so its probably a good idea to just replace the cable anyhow.

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[Daniel Sanders]

Thanks Alex, all good information. Im a firm believer in spares. (2 is 1 and 1 is none when things break).

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[Richard Roten]

Thx. What was the cost if you don't mind sharing that

-RCR

[Daniel Sanders]

$4,200 for the complete set up. I had the P-70 display at the help already so i didnt have to replace that thank God. 

I still have my old course computer and the fluxgate compass, just need the type 1 linear drive if your looking for one. its rated to 21,500 lbs. Thats right on the edge of its limits with the Cabo, especially if your provisioned for cruising.