Replacing throttle cable help

[gride]

Is this a tough job? I'd like to replace everything involved in it like any linkage. Tools needed and or difficulty level a plus.

[Texan1554]

Lots of posts on this... do some searches.

[gride]

I did

[Texan1554]

I'm sorry man, thought I read steering cable... not throttle cable. Long day.

[Bri93SN]

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/Downl...ner_Manual.pdf

The Morse Control Guide (although maybe this is for a little older boat) should be helpful.

I've heard guys say it's helpful to get the drivers seat out of the way so you can lay in there a little easier.

[jdmoore59]

(WORKING ENTIRELY FROM MEMORY HERE) It's not a difficult job. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it maybe a 2.
You will need screwdrivers, neeedle nose pliers, and some small wrenches.
As Bri93SN said, It helps to remove the drivers seat.
You will need to remove any combing pad or console on or around your throttle control to give you access to the screws that hold the throttle control to the gunnel. Once released from the gunnel, the throttle control should just hang out under the gunnel and you can work on it. I suggest taking pictures with your cell phone in case you forget how to re-assemble the cables (no, it's not that complicated. It's just a safeguard.)
Determine which cable is the throttle and which is the shift cable. (I can tell you about my '98 but your boat may be different).
Remove the tiny spring clip from the stud holding the threaded cable connector to the throttle arm.
Unscrew the cable connector from the cable and place with the spring clip in a safe place.
Disconntect the other end of the throttle cable from the (Carburator, Throttle body, or whatever you have) engine.
Unscrew the connector from the engine end of the cable and place it with your other connector.
Your cable should now be loose from both ends. Do not remove it yet.
Run your hands along the cable as far as you can from both ends checking for nylon zip ties where the cable may be tied up and cut the zip ties loose. Make a note of these locations so you can re-secure the cable in similar locations.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABLE YET!
It is very important to note the route the cable takes. You do not want to make any sharp turns with your cable as this will lead to binding in the cable.

There are 2 schools of thought on how to perform the next step:
Some say you should tie a rope to the engine end of the cable and pull the cable out through the bow. You will use the rope to pull the new cable back into position.
Other say you should tie (using duct tape or zip ties) the new cable to the old cable from the engine end and pull the new cable into place as you are removing the old with the cable coming out the bow.
I tend to use the later arrangement. A quick note I would like to add on this is that you should zip tie or duct tape the 2 cable housings together in at least 2 points. In other words, the 2 cable housings need to overlap by about 1-1.5 feet. If you decide to use zip ties to do this, do not overly tighten them. Pull them up plenty snug but not so much as it might deform the cable housing. you only need them tight enough so the cables does not become disconnected.
Once the new cable is in place, re-assemble both ends as they were before. Refer to the pics you took if you have an question.
Re-mount the throttle assemble.
Check the throttle for operation. There should be no binding if you didn't kink the cable.
Re-secure the cable with zip ties in the appropriate places. Do not over tighten!
Check the throttle for operation.
Replace any combing pads or side consoles you may have removed
Put the Drivers Seat back in.


I hope this helps. If there are any differences with V-Drive boats, someone else will have to chime in. Good luck.

[gride]

Thanks a lot. Very helpful.