2010 ski Nautique throttle quite stiff ?

[entz]

I just purchased this although it is very nice to drive the throttle seems quite stiff , any suggestions ?

[Kelvin]

How many hours? Any idea if the previous owner replaced any of the cables and/or shifter? I replaced the cables and shifter on a 2010. The new setup is stiffer than my other boats, but still smooth. With ZO, it’s a non issue.

[entz]

Thanks Kelvin , Im not sure if it was replaces but your rite with the ZO not a big deal maybe just have to get used to it ?

 

 

[BraceMaker]

Most throttles have some sort of friction adjustment once they went TBW.

 

The throw from neutral to gear being stuff can be shifted cable but there forwards is all friction.

[Jody_Seal]

Teleflex Morse cam style controls have a little brass follower that can become dry and wear/distort. This not an uncommon problem with this unit. Sadly I know of no replacement brass ferrule or replacement part short of replacing the whole unit. I have turned a few replacement parts in the past on a small lathe but currently have no extras nor the lathe to do so..

[BraceMaker]

@Jody_Seal is there much demand for that part? I have a hobby CNC lathe and could make a run of them if there was enough market.