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rosimike
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Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:30 pm
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 throttle cable freezing i run a 5500 black death,its been low 20s high 30s lately.my cable is freezing up. i tried wd-40 and it still freezing.covered motor and put plastic bag on handle to keep moisture out still freezing.have to keep boat outside,when i go hunting have to torch it just to loosen cable but still freezes back,all is good until the sun comes out. dazed and confused sick of this happening what can i do to solve this yes i know don't buy a mudbuddy,please help.
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:56 am |
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idabilly
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Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:17 pm
Posts: 617
Location: Idaho
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Re: throttle cable freezing Get the cable warmed up, i.e., ice melted. Take a can of WD-40, stick the tip in one end of the cable, and push out all water, displacing it with the WD-40. Keep a dab of vaseline on each end of the cable where the metal cable enters or exits the black sheath. This will help to keep the water out in the future.
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:32 am |
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cmiller73
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Joined: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:42 pm
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Location: Houma,LA
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Re: throttle cable freezing I had a similiar problem. But I found that the grip handle was sicking to the trottle handle. Fom the looks of the throttle lever on the MB, it's just about the same as mine on my Copperhead. The knurled grip was just a bit bigger than the lever. When I would pull the lever, it would rub on the knurles and not allow the spring to pull back. I trimmed the knurles by the lever and now the spring pulls back the lever.
Make sure your throttle on the card moves freely without pulling the lever. Also you may want to check the return spring to make sure it's not over stretched.
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postalpaul
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Joined: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:25 pm
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Location: Kaufman- TEXAS
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Re: throttle cable freezing IDK where I read it but someone suggested a syringe with antifreeze down the throttle cable?
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:29 pm |
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deadbird8
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Joined: Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:50 pm
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Location: Old East Dallas, Texas
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Re: throttle cable freezing
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:58 pm |
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slim23
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:44 pm
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Location: illinois
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Re: throttle cable freezing Had the same problem and also looking for ideas
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gaboy
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Re: throttle cable freezing Go to a pharmacy and ask for a b12 syringe. Fill it with motor oil and inject it down the cable. No more freezing cables.
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:12 pm |
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rosimike
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Re: throttle cable freezing sounds good going to try that,talked with justin from mb and said try that too. if doesnit work they said they go through the same hassle too.
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dguidry
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Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:20 pm
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Location: Cecilia, LA
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Re: throttle cable freezing Kinked my cable Sunday morning and unseated stop pin in throttle lever. Had to ramp up and fix by reseating it then worked the cable back and forth till friction melted the ice. Not good way to start morning.
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| Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:26 pm |
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MaXXis85
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am
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Location: Tarkington, TX
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Re: throttle cable freezing I had mine freeze last year. Anti freeze works wonders. DB8 has a great suggestion.. use it.
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| Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:15 am |
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1lastcast
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Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:10 pm
Posts: 73
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: throttle cable freezing I live in Canada. Had the same problem with mine. I used compressed air and got all the water out. Then used a b12 syringe filled with automotive anti freeze. Fill the cable full. I also made a loop in the cable to prevent water from getting into it again. I like the vaseline tip giving above.
Good luck
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