backtroller1 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have a 1996 115 mariner motor that the throttle cable probably needs to be replaced. I have a 17' single console boat, with a quicksilver 3000 control. How difficult is this project to do yourself, or should I just take it in and have it professionally done? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatfixer Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 It's not too hard, depends mostly on your mechanical abilities, access to the control box, routing, etc. I would recomend replacing the shift cable as well, or at least taking a real good look at it. Though the throttle cable has more movement than the shift cable, the shift cable goes through just as many or more (usually more) movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If you're mechanically inclined... replacing the cable shouldn't be too difficult. It'll be more of a hassle than anything probably to get it routed to the motor.marine_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtroller1 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks for the replies, I will have to take a closer look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valv Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Also beware they you cannot replace just the "cable", you have to replace cable and housing together, they are a sealed complete unit. As they mentioned it's and easy task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtroller1 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, I got both cables out, throttle and the shift, any ideas where I can get a good deal on a new set? Valv, do you have any new ones lying around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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