557hg Throttle cable install/ adjustment

Stu89

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Hi guys,

Im fairly new to the site but I have learned a whole lot about my 55hp chrysler from the mid 70's.

Im wondering how to adjust the throttle cable.

I remove the old cable as one end got caught and bent about 90 degrees. I put the new cable in but im having trouble adjusting it.

Any tips/steps on how to properly adjust the cable? If the cable isnt connected on the engine side it moves freely. Once i connect it there is very little movement, like its jammed.

Thanks in advance!

Stu
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: 557hg Throttle cable install/ adjustment

Sure it on the right one??? :)
Unhook the cable.
Make sure the new cable is put on the shifter.Placing the connector about half way on the threaded end.
Then shift it ending in N
Then the motor,shift it and turn prop as you do.
I find using my foot works good.
Shift it F/N/R a couple of times ending in N
Then install the connector adjusting it to match the connector on the motor side.
If the motors been FORCED to shift??
It can bend and twist the linkage.
I fixed a boat last month,the P/O forced it into gear and bent the shift rod and it was a bugger to fix and adjust.
 

wickware

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Re: 557hg Throttle cable install/ adjustment

Please post pictures of your setup?s control-box and motor?s linkages connections. Is it similar to my 1970 35hp Chrysler?s setup?

My guess and suggestion will be to check the towers that the linkages are connected to. Make sure their spacers are in place and they are not binding. I feel I had a similar experience until I noticed a spacer not in place or a lock not on a tower too tight.
 

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