Boat Outboard Throttle Controls are hard to shift - taking it apart and fixing it for free

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • The throttle control on my boat was hard to shift. I take it apart and figure out what is wrong and make it a whole lot better. I only break one thing along the way as I am trying to figure out what to do - but that's all part of the fun!
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Komentáře • 118

  • @ViceGripGarage
    @ViceGripGarage Před 4 lety +32

    Thanks for the support bud! Great vidya! I enjoyed 🥃

  • @jazzycool2950
    @jazzycool2950 Před 2 lety +3

    I noticed you struggling with the throttle control in one of your videos and thought, "that's not right". Glad you were able to fix the problem and glad you remembered how to put everything back together again.

  • @youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850

    Start at the motor end and disconnect the cables(easy). Then go in the direction of the stiffness.
    Good stuff Wayne !

  • @darrylmcleman6456
    @darrylmcleman6456 Před 4 lety +3

    I lived in a marina for 15 yrs.and talked to many other boaters.It is a necessary habit to shift the controls and turn the steering wheel if steering is not hydraulic at least once a month year round.Cheers from Canada

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety

      that's a good tip - but I imagine that's not counting the winter months when its covered up and covered in snow!

    • @darrylmcleman6456
      @darrylmcleman6456 Před 4 lety

      Year round boating and fishing here on southern tip Vancouver Island. Myself and many other boaters fish year round.Fishing is getting tougher in the past few years though.The ocean water at the marina is about 50 deg.f in the winter and the bilge stays warm.

  • @SwampCityRadio1974
    @SwampCityRadio1974 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Apart from the insights into the throttle controller, that was a damn good laugh, thanks mate.

  • @goranaasen
    @goranaasen Před rokem +1

    Great video, I got the same control box, and will try the same cleanup on that one. Thanks a lot.

  • @BaysideShrimp
    @BaysideShrimp Před 3 lety +3

    Wayne has a video on everything. GOAT boater

  • @SoundcraveMagazine1
    @SoundcraveMagazine1 Před rokem +1

    Great job Wayne. Very helpful. Also great video work. Clear video of how everything goes together. Just what I needed. 👍🏻

  • @travist7845
    @travist7845 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos. It’s like we are both learning how to do this stuff.

  • @makingcookingfixing
    @makingcookingfixing Před rokem

    Thanks for your video. I believe I will have to check this out as well. Mine all works, but let's say there's lot of play, if I reverse, the handle needs to go quite a bit back to engage and throttle.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před rokem

      Yeah mine was like that too and I had no other experience to compare it with. They can be adjusted but its tricky to not overdo it

  • @oldsilverdrew2471
    @oldsilverdrew2471 Před 2 lety +1

    A good way to keep track of how things go back together is to take lots of pictures as you are taking it apart. This is where cell phones/digital cameras really shine.

  • @sethfitzgerald425
    @sethfitzgerald425 Před 3 lety +5

    I enjoyed watching you work on this. Fast forwarded where I felt I could and made that decision as an adult. Maybe these other people can learn from that. I hope you're rocking your boat this summer. Take care. Also, I enjoyed your humor :)

  • @skooby_doobie_doonkann3334

    Wayne you're a national treasure!

  • @rayfarley5355
    @rayfarley5355 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed your video. We're on the same level. I watched other videos that I couldn't see what he was doing or it had poor sound quality. I can even learn by your mistakes. Thank you !

  • @joemckillop3766
    @joemckillop3766 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice work !

  • @robertnguyen7052
    @robertnguyen7052 Před 2 měsíci

    thanks

  • @markhall1146
    @markhall1146 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a 90hp Johnson 2 stroke i dont have the manual but my gear shifter also does not work but my gear shifter is on the center console everything posed to work like it should but I just can't figure out why it won't go into gear but it will go into neutral

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      The three area that can be a problem are the control box, the cable and at the engine. Try disconnecting the cable at the engine and see if it all works right - if so then it's engine related.

  • @VJ-vr2zk
    @VJ-vr2zk Před 3 lety +2

    Good job! Keep it up!

  • @tomf4547
    @tomf4547 Před 3 lety

    Omg I took a gear controller apart years ago. Boom cams, springs n cogs everywhere. Even the local shop couldn't get it back together, gave me it all back in a bag 😂.
    New controller.....

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      Yeah it's a risky thing to open up!

    • @alangrant5278
      @alangrant5278 Před 2 lety

      Same thing happened when I took my Yamaha motorcycle fuel pump apart. It’s was making a dodgy noise. Took it apart and exploded springs and stuff all over the place. No replacement pumps in the country. Would have to wait a month for Amazon to arrive. Found the parts and got it together and it runs like new !

  • @chewiepac5932
    @chewiepac5932 Před 2 lety

    You need to spray it down with some decreased and a bottle of armor all lol cause there soposed to look and m9ve sm9othly

  • @hudson8865
    @hudson8865 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much.

  • @seapup2247
    @seapup2247 Před rokem

    Just found your video you're funny, and helpful 😂

  • @AvocaSingleTrack
    @AvocaSingleTrack Před 3 lety +2

    Damn i feel for ya buddy . Mine was just a little tight and I was concerned. Btw , turn your phone on silent when you're working. Tnx for the vids .

  • @captainkrunch6372
    @captainkrunch6372 Před rokem

    I have too much play in my starboard fly bridge throttle, tried the adjust ment, no help, new throttle cable still same, don't know why i have about an inch more play than in my port throttle.

  • @motorvesselmiendeern3086

    Thank's for showing

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver Před 4 lety +39

    When I'm looking for a 'how to' I'm not interested in a lot of superfluous video. I don't have a lot of time, and don't go to 'how to' videos for entertainment; I want to get right to the point. This type video doesn't work for me.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety +5

      Sorry that my video wasn’t what you’re looking for. There are some channels out there that specifically cater to “how to” needs.

    • @ayl18
      @ayl18 Před 3 lety +23

      Got enough time to write a comment like that though...

    • @evansatterwhite8348
      @evansatterwhite8348 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. Your comedy Chanel is not my interest. I’m trying to fix my frustrating broken boat.

    • @mikedog9746
      @mikedog9746 Před rokem

      Loser!! His video was good 👍

    • @alaefarmestatesllc
      @alaefarmestatesllc Před rokem

      @@evansatterwhite8348sell the wife, buy a new boat. I thought everyone did it this way?

  • @TheDuffman1986
    @TheDuffman1986 Před rokem

    My outbound is perfect in forward but when in reverse the rpm increases with the control going back and then she went into reverse in high rpm! And experienced person that can help please 🙏

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety

    Should I have just bought some new cables too?
    After I got this sorted, I got a good look at my transom. See what I found here: czcams.com/video/huaSczQLf0s/video.html

  • @didijustbuymygrandmothersh9541

    Thanks great channel

  • @dougmclennan4297
    @dougmclennan4297 Před 3 lety +1

    Great videos. Question for you....my motor ( 2012 Mercury 20hp 4 stroke with side controls) revs high when engaging forward or reverse. In neutral runs at idle speed. Goes into forward and reverse but engages hard to jolt forward but revs high in reverse.....so strange, any thoughts?

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      I wonder if the cables from the controls are connected correctly or getting hung up inside.

  • @warren6172
    @warren6172 Před 4 lety +2

    You should name your boat the “Stinkbug”!!

  • @ciaranbyrne62
    @ciaranbyrne62 Před 4 lety +1

    I enjoyed your video well done. I have the problem when moving the fast idle I get no response from the engine. I have to really push it to its maximum position with a lot of strength to get a little increase in engine revs. I'm going to have to follow your method. I'll see the engine mechanism first. Hopefully I won't strip a bolt😁

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety

      These things can be challenging. If you have a helper, you can have them work the shifter while you check what's happening (or not happening) on the engine. Good luck!!!

    • @ciaranbyrne62
      @ciaranbyrne62 Před 4 lety +1

      @@WayneTheBoatGuy Towards the end of the throttle cable one piece of metal tubing was crimped into another. The previous owner tilted the engine out of the water with a side twisting motion this put pressure on the crimped joint causing the metal to dislodge and the cable to get caught on the bracket for the other cable. So replacing a cable is what I need to do I may as well do both £57 here in the UK. I could bodge it back but I will order two new 8 ft cables and do it right plus a double holed witches hat rubber with grommet and ring another £7, better than the one hole version I have the two cables running through at the moment. Then I won't have to worry. When I tilt the outboard I will detach the cables from the engine.😉

  • @jakkielouw8174
    @jakkielouw8174 Před 2 lety +2

    Too much talk about his buddy and the half socket set and uncovering the boat ect. Get to the point and go

  • @heathclaydon
    @heathclaydon Před 2 lety

    Thank you. Just saved me buying a new controller.

  • @chewiepac5932
    @chewiepac5932 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Wayne I wanna recomend a channel for you, DangarMarine, he's a boat guy I think you'll like, he's allways repairing old boats and has l9ts of maitnace tips for us boat gents

    • @chewiepac5932
      @chewiepac5932 Před 2 lety +1

      Wow your cables are sticky as it gets,

    • @chewiepac5932
      @chewiepac5932 Před 2 lety

      Most of your linkage is stiff as well

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I've seen his stuff and actually wear his shirt in some of my videos!

  • @stevieflax
    @stevieflax Před měsícem

    I hope you'll be ok, but I cringe at the thought of the bolt you tightened with much force to reduce the play. Metal contracts and expands, under heat and cooling. Torgue setting for particular bolts exist for a reason. Aluminum is a soft metal and cracking a mount while on the water can be a real pain. Good luck and welcome to the boating world.

  • @reliks14
    @reliks14 Před rokem

    What's that lever do

  • @noelnegron2623
    @noelnegron2623 Před rokem

    Wayne I saw your video I wanted to know how you did that with the 2+4 to hold your tard up off your boat cause I keep ripping my tard everytime

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před rokem

      I do have a video about building a tarp setup like this one for my other boat - czcams.com/video/5EXSfuuSXYo/video.html

  • @Georooney
    @Georooney Před 4 lety +1

    @13:07 waiting for him to drive the screwdriver into the family jewels.

  • @andriusaguinaldo256
    @andriusaguinaldo256 Před 2 lety

    Hi Boat Guy, quick question, what's the difference between inboard vs outboard shifter, can I buy an outboard shifter for an inboard engine? Thanks for your help!

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 2 lety

      Apparently there are lots of little differences - like the ends of the cables, distance the cable travels, and how the electronics connect to the engine making it not easy to swap out one type for another.

  • @bigworm6635
    @bigworm6635 Před 3 lety

    Could u move the shift lever on motor back and forth without the cable ? Mine seems stuck , I spun the prop both ways

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      I think the linkage on the motor is probably hard to move by hand.

  • @robertnguyen7052
    @robertnguyen7052 Před 2 měsíci

    hihihihi thanks waynne

  • @DGFORKAW
    @DGFORKAW Před 3 lety

    Wayne, Thank you for the video. At the end you mention that you think the "roller" was the issue. Do you mind telling me at what point in the video you address this? Sorry, but I didn't watch the whole thing. Thank you.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      I am not sure where (or if) I addressed the roller issue in the video. But as I was learning about the assembly and trying to identify potential problem areas, I noticed some of the rollers didn't move freely and I worked to free them up and re-lubricate those areas.

  • @alexknaggs3702
    @alexknaggs3702 Před rokem

    Was that your issue?

  • @Beemer889
    @Beemer889 Před rokem

    Its been 3 years, did he get his hat!!!!

  • @osterangensnickeritjanst4138

    How did i go when you got the new bolt?

  • @victorbarulis4716
    @victorbarulis4716 Před rokem

    Good vid. But talks a lot without saying much ..peeps in a hurry will move on ..Needs to be more to the point but still quite helpful lov yer Victor

  • @rdgurule
    @rdgurule Před 3 lety

    I’ll be dipped!

  • @emiliosanchez4599
    @emiliosanchez4599 Před 3 lety

    never shift when the engine is not working, if you whant to shift when the engine is off, you will need someone who spins the prop for you, otherwise you could damage the shifter.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      I have heard that you should never shift while the engine is off. But I have never heard why. Thanks!!

    • @Garminrules
      @Garminrules Před 3 lety

      @@WayneTheBoatGuy Its because if the shifter dont line up with the gears...people try to force it a damage cables/shifter....if shifter does not go in smoothly have someone turn prop with slight pressure on shifter til it pops in

    • @youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850
      @youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850 Před 2 lety

      Turn the prop in neutral, not in gear. Spinning will align everything for you. Shift briskly, don't linger.

  • @skylar-2133
    @skylar-2133 Před 2 lety +2

    Dear God way to much talking lol

  • @windyknot2094
    @windyknot2094 Před měsícem

    WHY would you answer the damned phone while making this video??

  • @alangrant5278
    @alangrant5278 Před 2 lety

    “Forward control”

  • @swietymikolajbb
    @swietymikolajbb Před 3 lety +1

    More "fast forward time" next time for saving our time ; )

  • @ricknelson576
    @ricknelson576 Před 9 měsíci

    Horrible video, but I liked it cuz I'm no mechanic myself.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 9 měsíci

      This is a very early video of mine. I hate it too!

  • @storm_merle_
    @storm_merle_ Před 2 měsíci +2

    To much talking

  • @kathymezzacapo781
    @kathymezzacapo781 Před 3 lety +2

    Wayne you talk wayyy too much that is notnecassary

    • @maritimeus
      @maritimeus Před 2 lety +1

      You’re not necessary, lol

  • @wg8847
    @wg8847 Před 11 měsíci

    Too much mouth..very little knowledge

  • @jmertz75
    @jmertz75 Před rokem

    You need a screw gun son!!!

  • @karenwiedmann1638
    @karenwiedmann1638 Před 4 lety +1

    There's these new tools called screw guns........buy one!!!!

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety +1

      LOL
      Yeah... some of us old-timers still like to use hand tools for certain tasks so the torque doesn't break old plastic and fiberglass. Thanks for watching!!!

    • @flathead5412
      @flathead5412 Před 4 lety

      Karen Wiedmann it’s called a drill. You should probably stick to screwdrivers.

  • @kirkwesterveltoutdoors
    @kirkwesterveltoutdoors Před 3 lety +2

    Wayne the boat guy....we tune in the learn. All that other shit is distraction. Just get to the point. Nobody is here for entertainment. Just show us what you know. So disappointing.

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 3 lety

      Sorry to hear that.

    • @maritimeus
      @maritimeus Před 2 lety +1

      Dumb comment Captain Kirk!

    • @joelhorner5806
      @joelhorner5806 Před 2 lety +1

      How much did you pay Wayne to watch his free video? If you learned something say thanks, if not keep your mouth shut.

    • @maritimeus
      @maritimeus Před 2 lety +1

      Wayne, you’re doing a great job, keep it up! Thanks man

    • @larryg.9672
      @larryg.9672 Před 2 lety +1

      I cracked up about the tools in the bucket. So true when working on the boat. Always forget a tool. Thanks for the putting the time to do this.

  • @dereksuperstrong1210
    @dereksuperstrong1210 Před 3 lety

    Kkk,kk,kk,kk,k

  • @waynesteed7196
    @waynesteed7196 Před 4 lety

    This ay be the worst how to vid on th tube

    • @WayneTheBoatGuy
      @WayneTheBoatGuy  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm guessing you haven't seen my earlier work!

    • @keithmartz5070
      @keithmartz5070 Před 4 lety +3

      Wayne Steed your grammar and diction are impeccable though!

    • @VJ-vr2zk
      @VJ-vr2zk Před 3 lety +1

      Try and do something yourself before judging others!

    • @maritimeus
      @maritimeus Před 2 lety +1

      @@WayneTheBoatGuy keep up the good work. These trolls have too many meatsticks in their mouths!

  • @mikeiwamoto3811
    @mikeiwamoto3811 Před rokem

    Are you trying to shift without pulling the release???