Cable Adjustment - long travel

harojs

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Replaced my shifter and throttle cables on VP 5.0L SX drive, Seastar Universal Control. Much easier to move now, however, I have to move control quite a bit forward or backward before SX drive engages. Was like this before cable change also.

[Q] Could tie wrapping cables more to underdecking reduce this slop? Seems like cables move around a bit when engaging. Or, should I play with cable adjustment at SX end?

John
La Conner, WA
 

Grub54891

Admiral
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It's possible the cables are to long, however if you secure them to the hull it may take out the slop.
 
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