Throttle Does not remain in position

[Stephen Ord]

The throttle on my 1980 Hunter 30 is loose (opposite of Lewis's). If I want to cruise with the engine I have to hold it in position especially in the faster position as it automatically backs off. Is there an adjustment to lock or stiffen the lever?

 

[Alan]

ADJUSTMENT

Go below to the engine compartment and follow the throttle cable. You will find a clamp that squeeses the outer casing against the cable. You will need 2 small wrenches. Loosen the lock nut and tighten bolt against casing just a tad until your throttle lever holds its position then tighten lock nut. You may have to move the clamp to a slightly different location as I did. Smooth Sailin' ~~~_/)~~~~

 

[Sam Lust]

"J" - clamp not so good

The "J" clamp, which is a accessory available from MORSE, the maket of the cables is not a real great idea. It crushes the cable and eventually creates a condition where you'll need to replace the cable. Better to make up a drag block at the operator lever itself. a small block of polastic gripping the shaft of the "throttle" lever works very well, and eliminates the strain on the cable itself.

 

[Steve Dion]

Some have set screw in pedestal too.

Stephen:Some of the pedestals have a set screw inside the pedestal (under the compass).If you already have a J clamp or a crusher clamp you may consider trying to tightening it up.We had a crusher clamp on our H'31 with a Merriman Y/S pedestal for several years. We then got one of the "J" clamps that Sam referred to. We still have the original cable and have not had any problems with the cable/housing. But I have also heard what Sam is talking about so you may also consider his idea as an alternative too.

 

[Mickey Goodman]

Throttle Slipage

I had the same problem in my Legend 37 with an Edson pedistal. I called Edson and by some chance got one of the owners of Edson International on the phone. He recommended that I remove the compass from the pedistal and tighten the bolt which puts tension of the shaft which the throttle attaches to.The best way to determine how much you should tighten the bolt is to do it with the boat under power. Be very carful how much tension you apply to the bolt since the housing is cast metal and the bolt is stainless, you could strip the threads and then have to replace the housing.I did it on my boat and the problem went away.I did try the other method of a wire clamp on the cable and that really didn't do the trick.

 

[Del Wiese]

thanks Mickey!

Mikey, thanks for the input. I have a Legend 37 and have the slippage problem. I've rigged up a small turnbuckle with a loop of line around the throttle lever so I can hold the throttle in place at higer RPMs. A kludge, but it works, but I will surely try your suggestion.Del