Sticky Throttle

[72drptop]

Hi folks, I have a 2000 Chaparral 180SSE 4cly Volvo Penta. When I am on the water cruising the throttle is very tight and difficult to move however when I am docked and not in gear everything seems to move freely, what might I need to replace here. Thank You

 

[Scott Danforth]

First, welcome aboard

first thought is look at your cables, both the throttle and the shift cable

 

[72drptop]

First, welcome aboard

first thought is look at your cables, both the throttle and the shift cable

Thank you. Abel’s look good but have never been replaced. If it is the throttle cable why would it work fine when I am not in gear? In neutral engine can be throttled up smoothly with no sticking. Thanks again

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thank you. Abel’s look good but have never been replaced. If it is the throttle cable why would it work fine when I am not in gear? In neutral engine can be throttled up smoothly with no sticking. Thanks again

disconnect both ends of the cables. you should be able to slide them in and out with only two fingers