[C320-list] Throttle Cable stiff

[Pat Tormey]

Be sure that all the bends are as wide as possible.
These things are designed for specific bends radii.

For examble

“XTREME Control Cables have a 4" minimum bend radius versus an 8" minimum bend radius for standard cables”

https://www.amazon.com/SeaStar-CCX20530-Evinrude-Johnson-Control/dp/B004QJJMXC/ref=asc_df_B004QJJMXC/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584070141159094&psc=1


Pat

Pat Tormey 
s/v Blue Skies

From: John morrison
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2020 9:48 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Throttle Cable stiff

Lube very often doesn’t work. When I bought my boat in 2010 the fitting on the shifter cable broke off as the pin connecting to the shifter lever on the TX, was corroded solid, not allowing the pin to rotate. I replaced both shifter cable and throttle cable. Both work smooth as silk since.
JohnM
1999#574
> On May 31, 2020, at 9:18 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> I have a '98 C320 and the throttle cable needs lubing.  I assume I have to take the Compass housing off to get at the top portion?  The rest is easy access.  
> Doesn't look too difficult to do. (ignorance?)  I just want to be sure before I take anything apart around the pedestal housing.
> Any input?
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> Thanks,
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> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794