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MnFastBoat 06-20-2004 06:30 PM

Greasing throttle and shift cables
 
Boat is a '99
cables have never been greased. Extcept for the fitting back on the transom

The shift cables seem to be binding up. Especially in reverse :(

Give me the best, most effecient way to lube them.
I have a cable luber that I have used on the motorcycle and Atv cables.
Do these the same way?
Or should I just replace them?

Trippin 06-20-2004 08:01 PM

Re: Greasing throttle and shift cables
 
Replace the cables. Greasing marine cables is not a good idea. Most marine throttle and shift cables have a teflon insert. When you mix grease with teflon it will swell and cause more of a problem than when you started.

CMG 06-20-2004 08:23 PM

Re: Greasing throttle and shift cables
 

Originally Posted by Trippin
Replace the cables. Greasing marine cables is not a good idea. Most marine throttle and shift cables have a teflon insert. When you mix grease with teflon it will swell and cause more of a problem than when you started.

Agreed, I tried the mc cable lube trick and didn't work out.


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