Kiekhaefer Throttle and Gear Shifter Change
10-04-2019, 05:34 PM
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Kiekhaefer Throttle and Gear Shifter Change
Back to work on this old Formula. The last goon who had this boat apparently replaced the old throttle and shifter cables (thank you) but installed them backward/reverse/wrong...so the starboard control revs the port engine and then port control revs the starboard engine. Also, the starboard gear shifter goes to the port and visa versa. Can anyone point me in the direction of a video tutorial on how I can switch this back?
10-05-2019, 04:47 PM
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10-06-2019, 01:53 AM
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The cables get disconnected at the small red circle.
It also looks like you are missing parts that should lock the cables into the notches. Notice the threaded holes.
It also looks like you are missing parts that should lock the cables into the notches. Notice the threaded holes.
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10-07-2019, 12:15 AM
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Last edited by Andyba20; 10-07-2019 at 12:18 AM. Reason: I see the smaller circle
10-07-2019, 12:26 AM
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Before you undo the cables though--label them with a sharpie. Like PS for port shifter and ST for starboard throttle, because they will get all mixed up when they are all disconnected.
06-07-2022, 10:36 AM
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the merc controls dont have an arm tension adjustment screw like most other brands have
the throttles have a ball and spring that u should hear clicking as u move the levers
if throttle levers are smooth moving and no clicking then the ball and spring may have been taken out
then would have to dissasemble to put back in and find used merc controls to rob the missing parts to fix yours
as stated on cable swapping after u pull the lower pin holding lower cables in slots
pull cable out of slot and forward till upper cable comes off the lever it has a hook style holder at lever
of coures going back together do in reverse ,,,hook the upper and push lower into slot
the throttles have a ball and spring that u should hear clicking as u move the levers
if throttle levers are smooth moving and no clicking then the ball and spring may have been taken out
then would have to dissasemble to put back in and find used merc controls to rob the missing parts to fix yours
as stated on cable swapping after u pull the lower pin holding lower cables in slots
pull cable out of slot and forward till upper cable comes off the lever it has a hook style holder at lever
of coures going back together do in reverse ,,,hook the upper and push lower into slot
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