zero effort contols tension
 

how can you put more tension on the throttles i've go twins but one always comes back after hitting a couple of waves.is there a way to adjust the detent ball or put in a heavier spring?

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How old are the springs? Have you just tried replacing them and the detent balls? Do you have springs on the throttle cable at the carb(s) - maybe they have too much tension?

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its a 2004 36 colbalt i haven't cut the spring on the motor yet volvo 8.2 thats my next step.but there must be some type of adjustment?only 100 hours on the boat

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ttt

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Try peeling the rubber back where the controls go through the mount plate, I read somewhere that there is a alen screw with a nylon tensioner on it. It can be adjusted or the nylon is just worn out. i doubt is worn out with it being a 04 boat. Probably just needs adjustment.

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Now that a Novel idea.

Inside joke, just fishing.

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thanks chris
havent seen you there in the past two weeks.(peace )of mind

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Hey Paul, wife was out of town on trip for couple weeks, I typically stay close to home when shes away, dogs 14. I went to get new rub rail last Friday up at Winnipasaukee and no way to get home in pick up. I am taking boat up there in 2 weeks and will throw inside boat for ride home.

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Hey Sonic, I tend to keep mine pushed all the way forward, and they don't have much of a chance to move.

Waves are my only reason to move them from that position, and having my hand there comes in pretty handy. :)

Brian

P.S. those springs are just slowing you down... off with them!

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hey Chris
i'll be up at the lake 8/22-8/29 with my son's jet boat.still looking for suggestions on tension on zero effort