throttle and shift cables

[Susie Stokes]

We have replaced the throttle and shift cables on our Grady White but there is still too much tension. Any tips on how to adjust?

 

[Uncle Joe]

That might not be a Grady White question......that might be engine specific.

 

[glacierbaze]

Disconnect from the engines, and see if the tension is still there. I believe there is a tension adjustment in the shifter.

 

[ocdansar]

There is tension adjustment on the shift lever. Google whatever shifter you have for instructions.

 

[seasick]

Are both functions very stiff? To check, press and hold the shift override button and move the control handle . If it is still as stiff as before, the shift may be fine. There is a tension adjuster screws but note that it affect the entire motion of the handle. If the handle moves easily between neutral and the point where the shift engages but then gets hard to move, you may have a problem with the shifter linkage in the motor. To check that, you need to disconnect the clevis fittings at the motor ( those connect the cable end to the motor linkage) If the handle at the helm is still very tight, you probably have a problem with the control) If the handle moves easily, the tension adjustment it not the problem.
Other less common cause may be a too tight bend in the cables usually the result of using the wrong length cables.

 

[Susie Stokes]

Are both functions very stiff? To check, press and hold the shift override button and move the control handle . If it is still as stiff as before, the shift may be fine. There is a tension adjuster screws but note that it affect the entire motion of the handle. If the handle moves easily between neutral and the point where the shift engages but then gets hard to move, you may have a problem with the shifter linkage in the motor. To check that, you need to disconnect the clevis fittings at the motor ( those connect the cable end to the motor linkage) If the handle at the helm is still very tight, you probably have a problem with the control) If the handle moves easily, the tension adjustment it not the problem.
Other less common cause may be a too tight bend in the cables usually the result of using the wrong length cables.

Thanks to everyone who replied... The tension adjuster screws did the trick. Happy boating!