Greasing throttle and shift cables
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Boat is a '99
cables have never been greased. Extcept for the fitting back on the transom
The shift cables seem to be binding up. Especially in reverse![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Give me the best, most effecient way to lube them.
I have a cable luber that I have used on the motorcycle and Atv cables.
Do these the same way?
Or should I just replace them?
cables have never been greased. Extcept for the fitting back on the transom
The shift cables seem to be binding up. Especially in reverse
![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Give me the best, most effecient way to lube them.
I have a cable luber that I have used on the motorcycle and Atv cables.
Do these the same way?
Or should I just replace them?
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Replace the cables. Greasing marine cables is not a good idea. Most marine throttle and shift cables have a teflon insert. When you mix grease with teflon it will swell and cause more of a problem than when you started.
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Originally Posted by Trippin
Replace the cables. Greasing marine cables is not a good idea. Most marine throttle and shift cables have a teflon insert. When you mix grease with teflon it will swell and cause more of a problem than when you started.
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