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throttle and shift cable lubrication
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:19 pm
by TwoDuckDad
looked but couldn't find a thread...
Anyone know of a video or well written guide to lubricating a Volvo Penta throttle and shift cables? Also, is it recommended to take apart the side mounted shift/throttle controller and grease any gears and/or other moving parts? Thanks in advance.
Re: throttle and shift cable lubrication
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:55 pm
by bruceb58
The cables are not meant to be lubricated. If they are stiff, you replace.
The sheath is a plastic material. It wears which causes the cables to bind. Any lubrication you do will be temporary.
So..which cable is binding?
If it's the shift, is the boat used in salt water? Is the drive always stored in the down position when stored?
Re: throttle and shift cable lubrication
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:50 pm
by TwoDuckDad
bruceb58 wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:55 pm
The cables are not meant to be lubricated. If they are stiff, you replace.
The sheath is a plastic material. It wears which causes the cables to bind. Any lubrication you do will be temporary.
Gotcha
So..which cable is binding?
Not binding, just seems they should be smoother. Perhaps a set of replacement cables is in order.
If it's the shift, is the boat used in salt water?
No. Is the drive always stored in the down position when stored?
Yes
Re: throttle and shift cable lubrication
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:24 pm
by bruceb58
TwoDuckDad wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:50 pm
bruceb58 wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:55 pm
The cables are not meant to be lubricated. If they are stiff, you replace.
The sheath is a plastic material. It wears which causes the cables to bind. Any lubrication you do will be temporary.
Gotcha
So..which cable is binding?
Not binding, just seems they should be smoother. Perhaps a set of replacement cables is in order.
If it's the shift, is the boat used in salt water?
No. Is the drive always stored in the down position when stored?
Yes
I have always used Xtreme cables for my boats. Found them to be the best in the long run.
Re: throttle and shift cable lubrication
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:43 pm
by TwoDuckDad
bruceb58 wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:24 pm
TwoDuckDad wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:50 pm
bruceb58 wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:55 pm
The cables are not meant to be lubricated. If they are stiff, you replace.
The sheath is a plastic material. It wears which causes the cables to bind. Any lubrication you do will be temporary.
Gotcha
So..which cable is binding?
Not binding, just seems they should be smoother. Perhaps a set of replacement cables is in order.
If it's the shift, is the boat used in salt water?
No. Is the drive always stored in the down position when stored?
Yes
I have always used Xtreme cables for my boats. Found them to be the best in the long run.
Thanks. I've read the same. I'll likely ask a friend with a R3 if I can maneuver the lever on his boat to determine if it's just me or the equipment.