Throttle conversion
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Throttle conversion
I have an '85 34' Scarab with the original single-lever, dual-function controls. I am interested in changing to the separate-function 4-lever controls. The bright red cables installed could be the original cables; I have no history on the boat.
Mounting and placement are the easy part. What should I look for in cable compatibility? Is there a brand or brands that will drop in without needing new cables? Brand recommendations would also be helpful. What are the pitfalls with purchasing used?
Thanks,
Mike
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Mounting and placement are the easy part. What should I look for in cable compatibility? Is there a brand or brands that will drop in without needing new cables? Brand recommendations would also be helpful. What are the pitfalls with purchasing used?
Thanks,
Mike
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I'm pretty sure when you get it apart,,the cables may only need adapters to mount to the new style shifters.get it apart and upload some pics will be a big help.
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that is a morse unit, should use std 33 cables, so changing won't be a deal at all, did a new boat in 88, morse actually made a set that looked like livorsi, merc etc, almost a drop in swap...
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for the love of me(its been since 2001) i don't remember changing the cable on my boat when I went to gaffrig levers.
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I did the swap a couple years ago on my Scarab. Cables are not necessary just different cable ends. I did need to cut out the opening for the new shifters.
Halfway down the page in the following link.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/r...rogress-2.html
Halfway down the page in the following link.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/r...rogress-2.html
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All I had to do was enlarge the mounting hole, attach the cable ends and cables, and adjust the rigging a small amount for all four cables. Very straightforward job. Thanks for the advice.
Mike