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Old 06-27-2006, 02:21 PM
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Default Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

Is there a friction screw to tighten or loosen the throttle levers?
Where would this be located?
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I just had mine apart for powder coating. There are no friction adjustments, just a small spring with a ball that rides at the bottom of the levers. Do you want more friction?
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Default Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

I actually have mine apart for powdercoating as well.

I'm worried about getting them back together and working right.
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It was pretty straight forward to put them together, had to sand off some powder coat from the pivot pin holes though. New decals (for the trottle lever, from BAM) and some grease on the pivot points made them look and feel like new.
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Default Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

This question might sound weird, but...

I know grease lubricates, but in this case does the grease help promote friction, while also shifting smoother.

Does it create a some suction with the clear rubber pieces inside of the base and take up space for the ball/spring for a tight fit?
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Default Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

Originally Posted by TRICK


Nothing worse than throttle creep!
Underwear creep is worse. You can still drive the boat with a hand on the throttles.
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Default Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

Originally Posted by TRICK
No friction control on the Zero Effort controls. They used a spring loaded ball and detent system.

Livorsi controls have adjustable friction control ftom the top.

Nothing worse than throttle creep!
Thanks for the Info Fred , Heath or James?
Looks like I have to spend more dough at your place again
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Default Re: Friction Control on MERC KIEKAFFER Throttles?

Originally Posted by badluck
I just had mine apart for powder coating. There are no friction adjustments, just a small spring with a ball that rides at the bottom of the levers. Do you want more friction?
Yes, I prefer more friction, however, seems that reading all the responses this morning that I could be looking into Livorsi.
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