Question on getting new control cables

jtrom

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Time to get new control cables for my '74 Johnson 50. These cables and motor did not come with this boat so it is kind of a guessing game. How does this cable loop look at the motor? Should I order cables an extra foot longer?
 

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bonz_d

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Re: Question on getting new control cables

Looks good from here. As long as the cables are not being pulled tight when the engine is turned all the way I wouldn't change length.
 

tazrig

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Re: Question on getting new control cables

^^^+1 the length looks fine. Unless, as stated above, they are being pulled into a tight bend causing them to bind when you crank the engine hard over you should be fine.
 
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