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jo-e90 
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 Topic: Sticky throttle '97 SportPosted: June-09-2015 at 10:50am |
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Sticky throttle/tranny control only about the first 1 1/2" to 2" forward than the rest is a breeze. Any advice on diagnosis or disassembly?
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: June-10-2015 at 1:02pm |
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The Morse controls are spring loaded as you shift from neutral to the first détente position (both forward and reverse). Is that what you are referring to?
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jo-e90
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Posted: June-10-2015 at 1:03pm |
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Yes
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: June-10-2015 at 1:08pm |
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It's designed to do that. That is how you shift into forward/reverse without engaging the throttle advance. When sifting into forward, the shift-lever should move from the 12 o'clock position to the 10 o'clock position and ONLY engage the transmission. For shifting into reverse, the shift-lever should move from the 12 o'clock position to the 2 o'clock position and ONLY engage the transmission. After the detente, the "sticky" feeling should go away as you are only moving the throttle cable.
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jo-e90
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Posted: June-10-2015 at 1:14pm |
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Is there any need to lube the morse control or cables as it never was this difficult to shift last year?
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: June-10-2015 at 4:11pm |
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Un-bolt/screw the Morse Control from its mount. Examine the levers on the back-side. You will note spring and the compression mechanism. Mine has grease applied to the mechanism to mitigate friction. I'd start there and see if anything is binding up or corroded.
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Tlcrawford
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Posted: June-23-2015 at 6:49pm |
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Hi Everyone,
I have a Morse MV1 controller and I too am having this problem however, mine is a bit different. Mine not only is tough to move from neutral into forward gear but now, mine has locked into position and I cannot get it to move out of gear. I do recall when I had taken it apart, that there is a cam with several fingered peaks & valleys in it that mated to the neutral / engage button. Mine had jumped the cam lobe of one of these and got stuck. I don't know how it happened and now I don't know how to get it unstuck unless removing the entire throttle assembly from the boat. That's 4 hours I'll never get back in my life. Anyone have any thoughts on what has gone wrong inside of my unit and how I can stop it from happening again? |
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KRoundy
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Posted: June-26-2015 at 5:37pm |
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That sounds like a dangerous situation. I'd suggest either taking it apart and identify how it can get stuck in gear or replacing the unit entirely.
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Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-26-2015 at 7:12pm |
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Disconnect the cables so you can identify if the sticking is from them or the helm control. If at the helm, take it apart, clean and re grease. If it's a cable, replace it. We love pictures BTW! |
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Cumby
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Posted: August-11-2015 at 5:24pm |
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I think I am having the same problem with sticking. Is it worth trying to spray some lubricant somewhere on the controller before disconnecting and taking apart, or bad idea? |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: August-12-2015 at 9:19pm |
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Glen, If you've never seen the backside of the helm control, take a look at the manual that's in the reference section. You'll see there really isn't a spot to spray any lubricant. There's sort of a gearbox and it's greased. Leave the wd40 with your wife to stop the kitchen cabinet doors from squeaking or give it to a "back yard mechanic" neighbor!   Dig in and open it up! BTW, there's a complete thread on rebuilding the helm controls. I'll see if I can search it out. Check the FAQ thread.It is in the FAQ thread! Here's a link. |
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Posted: August-14-2015 at 10:00pm |
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Thanks Pete. I didn't see that when I searched the sight before. Looks very helpful and I see what you're saying. Doesn't my 99 have a different controller...it doesn't look exactly the same from the pictures? Is that manual close enough to give me an idea on how to take it apart? |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: August-14-2015 at 10:06pm |
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Glen,
The back side guts are very similar. |
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