Just purchased a 1997 Bayliner Capr with a 3.0 / Alpha and have a few questions.
The operation of the Quicksilver 3000 controller works... it's just stiffer than I expected, but I'm not sure it's just cables. Here's what I've got and checked:
1. From straight-up through the initial shift portion of movement, the movement is stiff but operates.
2. At the end of the shift portion, it gets a little stiffer for a second, and then proceeds into throttle movement which is again stiffer than what I expected but less than the shifting portion. Both the shifting portion and throttle portion are looser in reverse.
3. Throttle only movement is pretty smooth and easy.
4. I disconnected the shifting cable at the shift-assist linkage and the cable seems to travel relatively smoothly and easily (but I suppose that's relative). The lower end cable from the linkage to the drive also moves smoothly and easily. When everything's connected, it stiffens up a lot.
5. The cable does not have any sharp turns or kinks that I'm aware of.
What am I missing that is causing it to be stiff and how does that compare to "normal"? How different is your controller between throttle-only and throttle-with-shifting? After reading a lot, I figured it was the cable, but it appears to move well and freely when disconnected. I noticed that the shut-out seems to roll to the high spot when shifting forward but not reverse. Is the cable out of adjustment causing that and is one cable over-traveling? I've read where you don't lube the cables (and simply replace), but is there something on the back side of the controller that requires lube?
Next topic: Idle
Engine runs great, but seems to idle a little like it's loading up a bit and/or the idle is set too low. Maybe choke adjustment? When your 3.0 idles, does it have any loping or shake in it like an engine with a heavy cam, or should it purr evenly and balanced like an engine in a compact car (sewing machine like)?
Thanks for any tips!
-shaun
The operation of the Quicksilver 3000 controller works... it's just stiffer than I expected, but I'm not sure it's just cables. Here's what I've got and checked:
1. From straight-up through the initial shift portion of movement, the movement is stiff but operates.
2. At the end of the shift portion, it gets a little stiffer for a second, and then proceeds into throttle movement which is again stiffer than what I expected but less than the shifting portion. Both the shifting portion and throttle portion are looser in reverse.
3. Throttle only movement is pretty smooth and easy.
4. I disconnected the shifting cable at the shift-assist linkage and the cable seems to travel relatively smoothly and easily (but I suppose that's relative). The lower end cable from the linkage to the drive also moves smoothly and easily. When everything's connected, it stiffens up a lot.
5. The cable does not have any sharp turns or kinks that I'm aware of.
What am I missing that is causing it to be stiff and how does that compare to "normal"? How different is your controller between throttle-only and throttle-with-shifting? After reading a lot, I figured it was the cable, but it appears to move well and freely when disconnected. I noticed that the shut-out seems to roll to the high spot when shifting forward but not reverse. Is the cable out of adjustment causing that and is one cable over-traveling? I've read where you don't lube the cables (and simply replace), but is there something on the back side of the controller that requires lube?
Next topic: Idle
Engine runs great, but seems to idle a little like it's loading up a bit and/or the idle is set too low. Maybe choke adjustment? When your 3.0 idles, does it have any loping or shake in it like an engine with a heavy cam, or should it purr evenly and balanced like an engine in a compact car (sewing machine like)?
Thanks for any tips!
-shaun
