My trim tab indicator cables are stuck. I disconnected them at the trim tab and they have no movement at all. I shot some WD-40 in there to see if overnight that my help. Anyone have any tricks on unsticking them. Or is it better to just go buy new ones?

Buy new ones. They aren't that expensive but a pain to install. I had mine done last year.

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Thanks for the info. On West Marine website they have the 33C red jacket, 3300 universal and the TFXtreme 3300CC performance cables. Pretty sure the ones I have now are the 3300 universal. Is anyone using the TFXtreme 3300CC ? They are a little more money but look like they may be a little better?

Only think you might want to ask someone, is if the xtreme cables are thicker in diameter. I personally dont know. But could cause a issue if they are. Going thru the clamshells or whatever.

Cost is cheap.
Headache to install, but not technically difficult. Just crawling and getting in uncomfortable positions.

As far as new or fix, the answer is dependent on the following:

Are your existing cables kinked anywhere, and is there a bend that doesn't want to straighten out? If this is a yes, then go with new cables. If all bends are smooth and no kinks, then you may wish to fix.

To fix, go to the "indicator end" and pull them off of the indicators. Remove the bolt that holds on the cable "end" and smooth out the inner cable where the dent is from the pinch bolt.

At this point, you should be able to pull the inner cable out from the rear of the boat. Don't pull it ALL the way out, just pull it out far enough to assist you in getting lube in there. Injecting lulbe (cable oiling setup, etc) while moving the inner cable is helpful.

MC

do yourself a favor and replace all 4 if you have tab and drive indicators .its a pain but better to do them all at the same time and be done with it . and yes use the tf etremes way better cable