sticky throttle cable

[George Schneider]

The throttle cable on my '88 28.5 refuses to return to idle where it contacts the set screw on the engine block. I am unfamiliar with a way to lubricate the cable. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am new to sailing, but eager to learn.

 

[Jeff]

Bite the Bullet

Time to get a new cable. Not that hard to replace. Keep in mind the hold down screw and clamp about half way up the front of the pedestal.

 

[Pete]

throttle cable

First thing to do is confirm it is the cable ! I had a similar thing and it was not the cable but the fuel pump shaft! Disconnect the cable and see if it sticks and check the fuel pump shaft it see if it stick. Correct as needed, you can lube the cable but as someone else said you might just as well replace it, if it is the fuel pump shaft you will need to use penetrating oil and free the shaft up and then coat the shaft with grease too prevent water and moisture. Both are small jobs if you are mechanical inclined should not be a problem to do ! If you lube the cable get some cable lube disconnect both ends and remove the cable from the housing,lube both the cable and housing as best you can and replace ! Good Luck !

 

[Frank Sears]

Cable problems

My cables were sticking this past year. A real pain in the butt. Crazy Dave told me to use "PB Blaster". So I unhooked the cables from the motor so I could raise the cable vertical and slowly wet the cable. Heck in 5 minutes the cable was free. It may be resolve your problem, but for me it was a cheap, easy fix. Now I'll lube the cables every winter...Good Luck