Where to buy throttle cable

[Ken Palmer]

While pulling out of a Canadian port on our last cruise, the throttle lever on our 1990 H33.5 suddenly went limp. We managed to get her re-docked while I investigated what had happened. I found the end inside the steering pedestal had broken, leaving about 1/2 inch of screw in the piece that clips to the throttle handle. I managed to remove the broken threaded screw from the linkage and use the remaining threading with nut back into the linkage adapter.

Everything stayed together and worked for our long journey home to Rochester. My problem is that since the cable is now a bit shorter, the engine doesn't rev down as much as I am used to. It still shuts down by pulling the shut-off cable, but I am nervous about keeping the quick repair as a permanent repair.

Where would you suggest I buy a new cable, and what length should it be? When I do get a replacement, any hints on how to replace the old one?

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Ken, depending where you were in Canada you might have found the cable there at a marine chandler or industrial distributor. Since you're now back home, find out who is the distributor for Teleflex in your area and he should match your cable. It is the type with universal ends (threaded). They make 2 types, the red one being the heavy-duty one. As for the length, it is probably best to remove your old one and measure.

Once you have removed the compass and undid your jury rigged repair, attach a line to the cable. Then go inside and undo the end that attaches to the engine. Make sure everything that the cable is attached to or that attaches to the cable (wires, etc.) is freed. My 34 has a cover on the ceiling of the stern cabin which I need to remove to have access to the cable underneat the pedestal. Yours might have a different set-up. The point is you have to be sure that nothing will impede free movement of the cable.

When cable has free movement, have someone feed the line in the pedestal from the cockpit as you pull gently on the cable to bring down inside. Once that end is inside, you can go in front of the engine and pull on the other end until you have the complete cable in your hand. It is probably 9 or 10 feet long.

Secure the line at both ends and leave it to use as a fish when you install the new one. A simple job really. Good luck

 

[richk]

http://shop.torresen.com/marine_diesel_direct/Yanmar/

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[heritage]

You should be able to get the engine up to full revs by adjusting the throttle cable length where it connects at the engine.