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Outboard throttle cable too long.
Posted 01 22 2006 10 24 pm et us.
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.
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Ensure you are ordering the proper length as sharp bends or too short of cable will result in kinks.
Cables cannot be repaired they need to be replaced.
Engine control levers push or pull on cables that carry the lever motion to the engine and gearbox.
Additionally marine control cables are manufactured for nearly every engine transmission combination.
Improperly adjusted cables can prevent the engine from developing full rpm and.
We stock the teleflexline of boat control cables which include throttle and shift cables to steering cables for a variety of applications.
Is it the total length of the cable including the fittings on the control and motor ends or is it just the jacketed portion of the cable.
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Outboard motors are controlled with levers at the helm.
Outboards rack and pinion cables even steering cables for inboard outboards i o s.
Both conditions place extra stress on the cables reducing the life and operation of your cables.
Shop read reviews or ask questions about control cables at the official west marine online store.
Cable adjustment is crucial to proper engine and gearbox control and response.
I want to be sure to order the correct length replacements.
Cables that are too long will require unnecessary bends or loops.
They are coiled in the rear of the boat behind and under the rear thwart.
