Throttle/gear shifter

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   So my gear shifter is wearing out on my 1993 nautique. Learned the hard way when my 3 year old threw it in reverse all on her own. It is hard to find neutral and it isn't locking there either. Is this an easy cheap fix an ameauter can do or should I take it to a pro? 

Robert

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rbbordner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: January-05-2012 Location: Chelan, WA Status: Offline Points: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote rbbordner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Throttle/gear shifter Posted: July-12-2012 at 9:58pm
	So my gear shifter is wearing out on my 1993 nautique. Learned the hard way when my 3 year old threw it in reverse all on her own. It is hard to find neutral and it isn't locking there either. Is this an easy cheap fix an ameauter can do or should I take it to a pro? Robert
	RB 1993 Ski Nautique

Gary S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gary S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-12-2012 at 10:14pm
	I don't think they wear out,it's more like dried out. Here is Chris Mars thread on his,basically they are all the same.
	69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport

Dreaming Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: May-21-2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Status: Offline Points: 1870	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dreaming Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-13-2012 at 4:18am
	There is a morse two for sale in the Craig's list thread. If you opt to replace, don't toss the old one, they are scarce,and someone else would probably be able to rebuild it if you choose not to.

KRoundy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-23-2010 Location: Lake Stevens Status: Offline Points: 1702	Post Options Post Reply Quote KRoundy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-13-2012 at 4:55pm
	Robert - I'm nearly certain that your throttle could be rebuilt. It sounds like the lock-out is not working? The cause is a broken spring that is easily replaced. If you go to the thread in the link above you can also see photos of a Morse that I rebuilt from my 1993. It's easy to do if you have some time, parts cleaner fluid, an old toothbrush, and a tub of white lithium grease. Any questions - come over the mountains to Lake Stevens and we can fix it together. :)
	Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow

rbbordner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: January-05-2012 Location: Chelan, WA Status: Offline Points: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote rbbordner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-13-2012 at 5:46pm
	Wow, I love this site more and more each time I seek advice. After reading the responses, i am almost certain the lock-out is not working and i need to put a new spring in. Right now time is dedicated to my seasonal business, the family and getting in a couple pulls a week. But come Fall, i'll have plenty of time. Thanks for all the help.
	RB 1993 Ski Nautique

ononewheel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: June-21-2011 Location: B Status: Offline Points: 776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ononewheel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-14-2012 at 2:05am
	Yeah, that is not something to leave until fall with a 3 year old aboard. Man falls into water while pulling ski rope in from the platform, and 3 year old takes off with boat. That would be an embarrassing headline. Make pulling the NSS pin a habit, especially now. My first boat didn't have a functioning lock out. I left it running when I pulled up to the launch, stepped out to get the truck, slipped and one leg went between the dock and boat, the other slammed it into full forward. I caught the ignition before I ran far enough to hit the prop, but not the gel coat in the front, my jewels, and a whole lot of pride.
	If we let the professionals do everything it takes all the fun out of youtube

KRoundy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-23-2010 Location: Lake Stevens Status: Offline Points: 1702	Post Options Post Reply Quote KRoundy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-14-2012 at 4:05pm
	Maybe I should start a new business: "Roundhill's Morse Control Rebuilding Service", or RMCRP. I could market it as a safety improvement company. I'd have to set up shop - work bench, parts cleaner... and I'd need a few more boats for "testing purposes."
	Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow

Whitfield Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-30-2009 Location: Central Va Status: Offline Points: 449	Post Options Post Reply Quote Whitfield Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-15-2012 at 2:27pm
	Sounds like a nice service but the liability scares me.
	Michael .... I'm the black sheep ~ 1984 Dixie 299 Super Skier (350 Chev PCM / counter rotation / Velvet drive) Open Bow.

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