your content embodies the whole point for which youtube was created. A regular dude being able to spread some concepts from a workshop with couple of empty beers here and there. No need for flashy sets when message's so useful and clear as yours. cheers from the Balearics
Hi Stu, just wanted to say that your videos have helped me a lot, with my latest project! Watching your videos gave me the confidence to buy a project boat and I have just finished servicing the outboard, adjusting throttle cables and relubricating them, adjusting fuel mixture and idle speed and plugging a hole in the hull. Now I'm considering taking it further and repainting it. Thank you for putting these videos out into the world, you are a champion!!
I'm mounting a Johnson 70 to replace a blown Yamaha 90 on an old Super Sport 16'. I had the controls for the 70 off my old bass boat and need longer cables for newer boat. I was preparing my wife for the expensive repair shop job. Even though I thought I'd seen most of your videos, this one just popped up while watching the news this am coffee break. Wow what luck. I can do this myself and you sir are a lifesaver for us out here. Thank you so much from Pensacola, Florida. Also I like your upgraded Camera. Excellent video and it really focuses in like I'm sitting right there next to what you are showing. Lighting is much improve also. Thanks again!!
Appreciate the easy explanation of changing the control cable, I like to see if I can fix a part on my own before sending it to a shop so thanks again for the info
You are the absolute best! Whenever I feel hopeless on a tricky detail... I go to you! And there it is... the solution! Love to drink a beer with you one day!
Mate, I don't know what I would have done without this video. About 8months ago I had to pull apart my throttle system to get at my choke cable which had perished beyond repair. I used your video to disassemble the cable. I got myself a new cable but haven't had an opportunity to fit it until today. There were several things that I couldn't remember like which way up the plastic connectors at the front end went. I found your video again and it was sorted within seconds. I reckon you should re do it, or at least repost this one, its saved me probably $2-300. I'm still going to get it checked by a marine mechanic, but the satisfaction of doing the repair myself was pretty cool. Cheers
Hi from the UK. My gear change cable broke today and as a new boater I was beginning to panic and expect the worse. However, having just watched this video I have now prepared to change the cable tomorrow and have the confidence to do it myself. An excellent series of videos, keep up the great work. Cheers
Well I fixed my kill switch according to your instructions, now my throttle has crapped out so I have come straight to your channel - and of course you have the perfect video!
@@DangarMarine It happened cause I duck hunt...was 19 degrees other day and couldnt move shifter....cleaned all old grease out of shifter box and used white lithium...new cables cleaned shifter linkage on motor ...more white lithium....time go break some ice....shoot some ducks.
Thank you very much and greetings from the Des Moines Marina in Washington State, near Seattle. I'm now thinking I can change this myself on my Catalina 27 and save having to pay an expensive marine repair shop do the work, thanks to your very clear and well-articulated video!
I viewed and used your technique for freeing a steering cable that was stiff. That worked well and it appears that this video will do the trick too. Thanks for your assistance with my older but well loved outboard.
Thanks for making this video. You do a great job of sshowing each step while explaining. Also love that you mention all the considerations at the end for cable lengths etc.
Thank you for all of your tutorials, I have learned a lot. I also like your demeanor and your straight Forward explanations in all your projects. Again thank you.
Very informative and straight forward. I like your clear instructions explanations. Just bought a 9.9 Yamaha and now I see it’s something I can handle. One of many fantastic videos. Cheers from Vancouver Canada. Keep on keeping on!
I wish you could have mentioned there are several different types and not all are interchangeable especially older models , after watching your video I thought I could just use my old cables but as I have learnt, there are several different types of cables , some have the removable tips like yours , others have specific adjustable wheels and lock barrels, with removable end but fine thin cable ends with grub screw locks , others have the correct end for the outbound but different end for the control with windows ends that are not removable with small holes , others have the same set up but with large holes , there’s a multitude of different styles , tips, sizes , definitely not a one size fits all as you clip suggests. I’ve learnt the hard way with about 12 different cables of which none are exactly right absolute pain in the ass ! Hopefully I can save someone else the hassle and make it known that you need to find you specific cable you can’t just use a generic one at least with older outboards
Thank you dude. As always this was very helpful. Watching your videos has gave me the confidence to work on my own boat and outboard motor. Much appreciated! Johnny D. Sacramento, California
I use this guy for everything I do on my outboard. Excellent vdo's and excellent advice, genius love it. Can't find how to drop you a $ I think you should make this easier to do. You save lots of people lots of money... you could do with and deserve some of that. Cheers Frank
After countless youtube videos, I found this one. And I now know, both cables are basically Identical and found a set, 2 for 71.00 bucks. Once home and off the lake the parts will be there and I can do this repair myself. heads up, the boat dealer wanted 138.00 an hour and quoted a min of 2.5 hours. And the parts where 112.00 per cable. The most important thing is save your old connectors. to make sure you have a good fit. Unless their bad.
Greetings from South Florida. I have seen a lot of your videos and they are some of the best ones out there. I've learned a lot from them and we certainly appreciate the valuable information. Thank you!
I've watched several of your video and just wanted to thank you for making them!!! The way you explain stuff is soooo good and easy to understand. I hope you continue making videos!!!
Awesome... I just had my one line go that controls reverse neutral and forward on a 1988 Thunder Craft.... thank you so much for this hopefully the cable won't cost a fortune. Much thx from Canada!
got the answer on shift cable problem----there is a little plastic sleeve inside the cable that helps ensure it shifts smoothly----it was broken. So--replaced it and we are back in business in our 42 Hydra Sports--3 350's.
First off, awesome explanation and video! I am trying to relate this video to how my shifting cable/linkage is configured on my Yamaha outboard. The linkage is not mounted on the side of the outboard like shown in this video, it has a brass linking nut that connects the shifting rod from the power head area to shifting rod in the gear box (this connection needs to be unthreaded each time I take off my lower unit). When moving the shifting lever from neutral to forward/reverse the linkage movement “agrees” with the 3 positions. However when I do my in water test as you mentioned, my reverse sort of grinds/stays in neutral and I have to push back a little harder on shifting lever to actually engage reverse. I was nervous that my dog clutch was worn out, however when I detach the lower unit and move the shifting rod manually the prop spins freely in both directions when in neutral, I hear it ratchet into place and locks when in forward and reverse. So it seems like my lower unit/dog clutch are ok? Could it be that I am not getting enough “throw” with my shifting cable to get it fully engaged in reverse? Do you know if this sort of set up has an adjustment that can me made under the cowling (where the shifting cam/lobes are located)?
Hey Stu! Hope all is well with you and yours mate. Was just wandering what the correct grease is to use on these cables. I was told not to use oil, as they said that it assists in the cracking of the external plastic casings. thanks for your vids & all the help you give every one mate.
Bit of marine grease on the cable ends where the fittings screw on and on the control box screws and on the rubber spacer that holds the control cables apart in the control box, just helps to take it apart next time it needs to be done
+Adam Threlfall Hi Adam, glad you like the vids. I didn't quite have the microphone setup properly this time so I think the next one might even be a bit clearer. Fingers crossed! :)
I have a Honda 50 it seems much the same as the Yamaha I'm wondering have you done a video on complete change on control with electric wiring and other cables. Great video TKS for sharing
Yeah, if they don't come good they aren't too hard to replace. We have a 1958 Land Rover in the workshop that we are restoring at the moment. I'll make sure I get it in the next video. The RU-vid about page links to our business Facebook page, S&A Motors, but it isn't too exciting. Working on a new website at the moment
You are FANTASTIC! I have a couple of issues that would be too difficult to explain over text. Is there anyway I could call you? I know that’s a long shot but no shops near me understand my Yamaha problems haha. Even if I don’t hear from you I’ll be a fan. Your videos are fantastic.
Another great video as always. Question do you have a video about adjusting the throttle cable. I have one on my control box but I find that I have to take it way forward to increase throttle
Great video stu I just installed a 70hp Yamaha on my streaker and this video came very handy was gonna ask my throttle cable is a little stiff I sprayed it with wd40 but it didn't change it is it worth replacing the cable ???
