whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter ?

[Ciera2450]

hey guys, boat details are in my signature.....
I notice a whining type noise coming from the shifter/throttle box at the helm that seems to get louder with increase throttle...

I have the two lever system common on the 80's bayliners....red handle for throttle, black handle for shifter.
I didn't notice this ever before, perhaps I wasn't paying attention. Wouldn't be the first time.

What is causing that noise? is it normal?

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

any thoughts?
Everything functions ok aside from a hard pull to shift into reverse, just unsure what the noise is.

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

anybody have this noise? am I the oddball?

Wouldn't be the first time.

 

[Don S]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter box?

Going to move this over to boat topics.

 

[TMALEGA]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter ?

I have the same problem but mine sounded as if it was coming from the tach since the tach was broken. I replaced it and has gotten a little better someone told me that the cables may be touching and the vibration putting off the sound. Also i was told to check for air leaks at the windshield acting like a reed or whistle. If i figure it out on my end i will surely post it for you and if you could post what you may find out. It isnt to bad yet but after a few hours it does get old. ALSO I DONT HAVE A BAYLINER MINE IS A STARCRAFT WITH A FORCE OUTBOARD. SO MAY NOT BE THE SAME SITUATION.

 

[soggy_feet]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter ?

Any speakers nearby that it could really be coming from? Might be getting interference from the ignition system feeding into the stereo from a bad ground.

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter ?

Thanks guys...
The noise is for sure coming from directly below the throttle and shifter handles. It's a mild whistle or whining type noise that increases with increased throttle. I don't believe it does it when in neutral, only in gear.
I'm heading out this weekend and will examine this a bit more thoroughly.

I'm just wondering if this is normal. I never noticed it before, but now I can't help but notice it all the time!


Thanks Don for moving this to where I can get some answers.

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: whistling/whining noise coming from throttle/shifter ?

Well, dunno if the noise had anything to do with it.........

Shift cable froze up while out this weekend!
It won't move from either end whatsoever, I pulled so hard on the shift handle it snapped the threaded part on the end of the cable. I disconnected the linkage at the drive(underwater btw) and was able to manually shift the drive into gear to get back to the dock.
Gonna tear into it tonight and get a new cable ordered.