Yamaha remotes

[woody73]

Hi

I have an 85hp yamaha with yamaha 703 remotes which seem very stiff and the friction screw doesn't seem to be doing anything.

The cables coming from the controller seem to be slightly bulged with rust coming through in places, which makes me think that the outer sheathing is rusting and expanding onto the inner cable.

Can I just change the cables or do I need to replace the whole unit?

Any views would be appreciated

Woody

[matt h]

when they are in that condition ....change the cables... Simples!!

take the 703 remote off ,, undo the 2 countersunk philips screws. take off the long plate. take a quick mental note of how it all goes back. remember, when moving the lever, the gear is the first arm to move.
Take off the circlips for each cable and remove.
Whilst the cover is off, get some marine waterprof grease and lube the sliders and alloy channels inside.
whilst the cables are off, try the lever, it should be easy and slick to operate..
Good luck

[woody73]

Originally Posted by matt h

when they are in that condition ....change the cables... Simples!!

take the 703 remote off ,, undo the 2 countersunk philips screws. take off the long plate. take a quick mental note of how it all goes back. remember, when moving the lever, the gear is the first arm to move.
Take off the circlips for each cable and remove.
Whilst the cover is off, get some marine waterprof grease and lube the sliders and alloy channels inside.
whilst the cables are off, try the lever, it should be easy and slick to operate..
Good luck

Thanks Matt

Any ideas on where the most likely place to source the cables from?

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by woody73

Thanks Matt

Any ideas on where the most likely place to source the cables from?

Unless you can read the numbers on the cables,going to your nearest Yamaha dealer with the old ones is your best bet to match them up.

[9D280]

or any random cable selling chandler if you have the old ones with you.

(they take standard morse type cables)

[Downhilldai]

Generic '33C' cables. The length should be stamped on them, near the end.

[woody73]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Unless you can read the numbers on the cables,going to your nearest Yamaha dealer with the old ones is your best bet to match them up.

Thanks for your response guys, I have done a little research since sending this post and it seems 703 remote cables are still readily available but they do a standard and a premium cable which is more than twice the price. does anyone know whether its worth shelling out for the more expensive ones as if it makes throttling much smoother I could see the benefit.

[Downhilldai]

Premium cables tend to be specified if you have any tight radius bends in the installation.

[Blizzard]

premium all the time, or Teleflex Extreme. Or you will have the same problems in 2 or 3 years time.

[9D280]

EH?

My "standard" cables are now 5 (6?) years old and no problems.......