Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

[theorifice]

On a Carver Santego 30 (1988) with dual controls connected to a pair of Alpha One Gen 1 drives (5.7) Three seasons ago, I changed the lower shift cables (they were closed to being seized up!) and after adjustment, all of the lower shift cable operations and measurements were in spec.

In the last season, I've had a bit of trouble getting into reverse where I need to give it an extra bump past idle to get into gear. As far as I know, the Idle Reverse position should have been the maximum travel of the upper shift cable to get into gear so this was surprising. I assumed that the upper shift cable was worn so replaced that last week. During replacement I inspected the operation of the control and noted that the shift cable travels more past the idle position both in the forward and reverse directions. Is this expected? If not, are there adjustments to be made? Any other recommendations?

Here's a video describing the behavior:

And picture of the remote:

 

[Fun Times]

Does the other one (Port side) seem to do that as well?

 

[theorifice]

Yea. They both have the same behavior

 

[a70eliminator]

Yea. They both have the same behavior
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Its going to act differently in the water with load is what I think.

 

[ROY WILLIAMS]

On a Carver Santego 30 (1988) with dual controls connected to a pair of Alpha One Gen 1 drives (5.7) Three seasons ago, I changed the lower shift cables (they were closed to being seized up!) and after adjustment, all of the lower shift cable operations and measurements were in spec.

In the last season, I've had a bit of trouble getting into reverse where I need to give it an extra bump past idle to get into gear. As far as I know, the Idle Reverse position should have been the maximum travel of the upper shift cable to get into gear so this was surprising. I assumed that the upper shift cable was worn so replaced that last week. During replacement I inspected the operation of the control and noted that the shift cable travels more past the idle position both in the forward and reverse directions. Is this expected? If not, are there adjustments to be made? Any other recommendations?

Here's a video describing the behavior:

And picture of the remote:
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[theorifice]

I measured the output on the other end of the control and at the idle positions, it's just at 2 7/8 (or a little under) which I think is the lowest end of the specification (3" +/- 1/8" according to achris). For this control, is there any adjustment that could increase the travel of the shift cables slightly?

 

[dubs283]

For this control, is there any adjustment that could increase the travel of the shift cables slightly?

Yes

You can relocate the cable end for the controller in a different hole location. Based on the video there are a few options

Try for one that allows for 3" of travel. You may then need to make further adjustments at the shift plate assy on the engine

 

[theorifice]

Yes

You can relocate the cable end for the controller in a different hole location. Based on the video there are a few options

Try for one that allows for 3" of travel. You may then need to make further adjustments at the shift plate assy on the engine

Wouldn't the hole furthest from the arm be the longest travel? I'd love to find a manual for this controller but haven't had any luck.

The shifter cables are the cables are the outer ones. Which hole give larger travel?