Greasing throttle and shift cables
06-20-2004 | 06:30 PM
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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?
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?
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06-20-2004 | 08:01 PM
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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.
06-20-2004 | 08:23 PM
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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.
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