Shift & Throttle cables

[bigirishk]

Hey all,

I have a sticky transmission cable and was wondering if anyone knows off hand what length replacement I should buy. I have an '83 cuddy and I hate to take it out just to measure before I buy since it actually works it's just slow reacting at times. How difficult is it to lube the cable? They look like Morse cables and are going to a Johnson motor.

Thanks,
K

[bigshrimpin]

Irish - If they're morse cables there will be a number stamped on the side. This number will tell you how long the cables are . . . the last two digits equals the length in feet.

check out page 5.

http://www.teleflexmorse.com/scripts/PDF/Blue/ControlTech(v3).pdf

[macojoe]

You have to measure from the box to the corner and then to center of motor, then add 2 feet for a loop so the cable move freely. Round off to the nearest foot and there you go! ;D

[bigirishk]

Great info guys, thanks.

[bigirishk]

I'm measuring about 15+ feet from controls to motor with 2' added in. Does 16' sound right?

Thanks

[macojoe]

That was my thought when you were telling me before But thought you should measure first!!
But if you got 15+ then you should be going 17'

[bigshrimpin]

When I replaced mine I went with 18's. I had a nice loop. 17 or 18 you'll be fine. 16 will be too short.

I agree. 15 + 2 = 17. Definitely. :D

[jaysea]

you two guys must have gone to the same school!

[bigshrimpin]

JaySea - Good to have you back!!