yannar 1gm throttle cable connection to engine seized

[dleroc]

Hi,

Has anyone had the connection from the throttle cable end into the engine seize up. I have disconnected the cable mecganusm which works ok but where the swivel mechanism fits onto the spigot going into the engine it seems that it is seized. This boat is new to me and apart from lubrication of this spigot and some brute force does anyone have any other suggestions or have heard of this problem before?

Thanks in anticipation!

 

[DanTribe]

Hi,

Has anyone had the connection from the throttle cable end into the engine seize up. I have disconnected the cable mecganusm which works ok but where the swivel mechanism fits onto the spigot going into the engine it seems that it is seized. This boat is new to me and apart from lubrication of this spigot and some brute force does anyone have any other suggestions or have heard of this problem before?

Thanks in anticipation!

Mine did that.
I assume you mean where the cable joins the gear activator lever?
I undid the nut on the back of the lever, soaked the joint in penetrating oil and with a bit of heat and wiggling it came free.
A generous dollop of grease should keep it working for a few more years.

 

[dleroc]

Thanks Dan. I'm not sure if i understand your reply as this is not the cable to the gearbox but the one that connects to the engine to incrwase speed.

 

[DanTribe]

Sorry, didn't read your question properly.
first reaction is, be careful using brute force. I think the lever connects directly to the injector pump, an expensive bit of kit!

 

[dleroc]

Thanks Dan. You can be sure that i will pticeed very carefully. I have just left it soaking up a bit of wd40 until tomorrow.

 

[dleroc]

Thanks Dan. You can be sure that i will pticeed very carefully. I have just left it soaking up a bit of wd40 until tomorrow.

Well i managed to budge it a little with an adjustable spanner. I can see the inside of the engine and therefore the inside end of this shaft thingy and nothing seems corroded or jammed. I'll just have to apply more elbow grease tomorrow although it seems that there should be a lot more movement!

 

[Burnham Bob]

Had the same problem with mine - the throttle became stiff and eventually the morse control broke! The boatyard had a look and told me the governor was seized although I didn't ask any further questions. Are you sure its the linkage itself?

 

[dleroc]

Had the same problem with mine - the throttle became stiff and eventually the morse control broke! The boatyard had a look and told me the governor was seized although I didn't ask any further questions. Are you sure its the linkage itself?

Thanks Bob. The cable mechanism is okay as I have detached it from the regulator handle which is connected to the 'spigot' which enters the engine casing. I have since detached the regulator handle and have managed to wiggle the 'spigot' but only a quarter of a turn, whereas it should move about 180degrees I think.

I can view the inside of the 'spigot' via the oil filler cap and nothing seems amiss. I have left it with a dose of WD40 whilst I contemplate whether to call an engineer.

 

[Lakesailor]

I would suggest that if you don't actually understand what it is you are attempting to free off a few quid to an engineer may save you a shed load if you manage to break something.
I'm not being patronising, but there is the possibility of making a straightforward repair into an expensive replacement exercise.
If you get someone in, be there and ask questions. In the long run it could be a cheaper learning experience.

 

[dleroc]

I would suggest that if you don't actually understand what it is you are attempting to free off a few quid to an engineer may save you a shed load if you manage to break something.
I'm not being patronising, but there is the possibility of making a straightforward repair into an expensive replacement exercise.
If you get someone in, be there and ask questions. In the long run it could be a cheaper learning experience.

Thanks Lakey, I appreciate what you say. I might do that later today.
Thanks

 

[dleroc]

Problem sorted! I was about to leave the boat and go to a nearby marine engineering company and I spotted an engineer working on another boat. He told me to get the regulator handle back on, tighten it up very tight and then try to move it and also to use Duck oil rather than WD40 for future care. After some gentle assistance with a hammer it started to move and then I had full 180 degrees movement via the throttle handle although still requires more lubrication and movement. the engineer said that he had come across this before and it is caused my some tiny water ingress to the spindle which causes it to seize!

Thanks for your advice though chaps!

 

[Lakesailor]

Well that's the best of both worlds. A bit of advice from someone who knows and did it yourself.