Edson answered my request for info with a suggestion to use a wire rope clamp mounted on the cable near the engine (similar to the cable brake). I am reluctant to torture the cable by crimping it even ever so slightly. The friction screw that John recommended is probably the best idea, but I would have to disassemble part of what I just assembled.
I intend to try wedging something (o-ring, rubber wrap) between the throttle handle's shaft and the body of the binnacle. If it works, I'll let you know.
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It doesn't take much
Mitch:
It doesn't take much pressure from the screw or a clamp to give the resistance needed. Certainly not enough to crimp the internal wire.
The wire rope clamp is probably the best idea for ease of installation. Or maybe a small, wide hose clamp will work. Nice adjustment screw to get just the right pressure. I adjusted mine so that the cable holds at just above my normal operational speeds. Anything higher tends to slip downward guarding against over revving.
You are almost there.
It doesn't take much pressure from the screw or a clamp to give the resistance needed. Certainly not enough to crimp the internal wire.
The wire rope clamp is probably the best idea for ease of installation. Or maybe a small, wide hose clamp will work. Nice adjustment screw to get just the right pressure. I adjusted mine so that the cable holds at just above my normal operational speeds. Anything higher tends to slip downward guarding against over revving.
You are almost there.
Sail on
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Re: It doesn't take much
John,John Danicic wrote:Mitch:
It doesn't take much pressure from the screw or a clamp to give the resistance needed. Certainly not enough to crimp the internal wire.
The wire rope clamp is probably the best idea for ease of installation. Or maybe a small, wide hose clamp will work. Nice adjustment screw to get just the right pressure. I adjusted mine so that the cable holds at just above my normal operational speeds. Anything higher tends to slip downward guarding against over revving.
You are almost there.
I put a short length of fuel line hose over the cable and then used a hose clamp. The hose protects the cable and allowed me to use a wider stronger hose clamp.
Thanks for the tip.
Mitchell Bober
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Glad it worked out
Mitch:
Glad it worked out for you. I will be regaling the board with my newest pedestal saga this weekend.
Glad it worked out for you. I will be regaling the board with my newest pedestal saga this weekend.
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