Sticky, jerky, stiff, throttle
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Topic: Sticky, jerky, stiff, throttle
Posted By: merrittarnold
Subject: Sticky, jerky, stiff, throttle
Date Posted: June-26-2010 at 10:49pm
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1979 Ski Nautique. Runs like a bat out of hell. We rented a house on the lake this week and it has been running non stop for 7 days. Now I find that the throttle is a little "sticky" as I am pulling back to idle.
I read all the posts. Just learned that some boat throttles have to be held onto the whole time. I don't like that. Mine stays where I put it, and that means if I am pulling my wife at 28, it stays at 28 no matter how long she skis. But that is not the problem. Is there something I need to lubricate to make the throttle smoother, or do I have to replace the cable? I am a "hobbyist" so I may need some elementary explanations. Background info: It started knocking last year at idle speed and I found that the throttle cable was touching the shaft coupler thingy, and the bolts on either side where thumping it. The outside wrapping of the cable is a little chewed up but not showing through to the cable. ------------- There are motorcycles; and there are Harley Davidsons. There are tractors; and there are John Deeres. There are ski boats; and there are Ski Nautiques! |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-26-2010 at 11:11pm
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Merritt,
I just went through this last weekend installing new throttle and shift cables on my Tique. One was getting stiff indicating it was reaching the end of it's life! In your case with the chewed up jacket, I guarantee there's internal corrosion and you need replacements. Do both - it's not worth going through the trouble of pulling one cable off and through the bilge up to the helm. I pulled mine to get the exact lengths and had new ones in two days. I purchased Teleflex 3300 cables from https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=11853&familyName=Teleflex+3300+Throttle+Cable - Jamestown Morse cables are a alternate. When you get the cables, make sure you get the brass ends for them as well. They are the wear point and saw themselves in have over time. 
Your biggest challenge will be at the helm control. Be very observant on how it comes apart and put it back the same way. Many have gotten goofed up up there!!! 
Routing of the cables is very important. Make sure you have nice generous bends. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: mtguy
Date Posted: June-27-2010 at 1:47am
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I can't add much to what Pete said. Pete's saved my butt many times- both with my tique and my wooden boat. The only thing I can add is to make sure you pull a cord through with your old one as you pull it out. You can then use it to pull the new cable through (under) the floor boards to the motor. I did mine 2 summers ago and it took an hour. It would have taken me forever if I had to thread the new cable under to the motor. By-the-way, I'm pretty much a motor rookie -constantly trying, and working through my mistakes, while simultaneously hoping any mistakes are not very expensive! ------------- '95 SN '53 Hutchuck '56 Essaness Craft |
Posted By: Low_Bridge
Date Posted: September-20-2010 at 1:17am
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My throttle cable went out on the 78 Tique- Do yo remember what your length was-?
Thanks ------------- Wild Bill Terminator's Fleet 78 Ski Tique 305 86 MC TriStar 350 72 Biesemeyer DC 455 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%203:5,6;&version=31; - W.C. Meloon "Proverbs 3:5&6" |