Loose throttle

[keithh2oskier]

So I noticed my throttle feels really loose all of a sudden. Any ideas on how to tighten it? I looked from the back and the main attachment is snug where thr cables come in.

 

 

https://youtu.be/mYMUFu_wgrU

[Rednucleus]

Maybe this can help

https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/487540-broken-throttle-on-2002-ski-nautique-suggestions

[BraceMaker]

That screw in the bottom of the lower cap doesnt just snug it up?

[keithh2oskier]

Thanks @Rednucleus the Allen set screw at the bottom was likely what's needed. It still has some 'slop' but feels better than before. I took the throttle lever off and confirmed there is no issues on the back side and the throttle lever itself has some play in the actual assembly which is that chrome ring and the lever. Without tearing that apart to see if their is a bushing available its going to be as good as it will get for now.

 

The Phillips screw is there to hold the neutral button but will keep the throttle from falling off. But it won't take out any slack.

[eyepeeler]

You'd better tear it apart and check that pivot...they can wear clear through. You don't want a sloppy breakable throttle.

[keithh2oskier]

@eyepeeler is their a replacement part available?

[keithh2oskier]

I confirmed that this part wasn't available through skidim. New lever is $160. I think I'll keep it for now. Thanks for the input.

 

 

[keithh2oskier]

Also I realized the for/aft movement is generally normal and acceptable because it's the indent lock that isn't a perfect fit and is made to have some play. But the side to side movement is that plastic bushing that has slightly wore out. Unfortunately I am not a fabricator to make a reasonable fix.