How to replace Reverse Gate cable

[Hobbes Mckay]

Contributed by other members, but here is the matrix I used:

https://jetboaters.net/attachments/steeringreversethrottlecablepartnumbers-xlsx.43583/

Thanks for this...I don't see the reverse cables for my 2007 SX210...any idea if the CCX63318 would work for me? Thanks in advance...

 

[Ilmmct]

@Hobbes Mckay this thread has information on a 21 foot boat cable replacement:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/how-to-replace-reverse-gate-cable.28/page-4

 

[Hobbes Mckay]

@Hobbes Mckay this thread has information on a 21 foot boat cable replacement:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/how-to-replace-reverse-gate-cable.28/page-4

Thanks for getting back to me, but I'm getting confused as to the lengths. The thread you referenced says that a 2008 SX210 uses CCX63319 (19 feet) for reverse cables but the OEM cable from amazon (# F1T-U149C-00-00 ) says that it is 128" (10 feet 8 inches) in length for a 2007(or 2008) SX210. So Wouldn't the CCX63311 (11 feet) be the similar length cable from teleflex? Thoughts? It just seems like a huge difference between 11 and 19 feet...

 

[Ilmmct]

@Hobbes Mckay I can't help you on this. I am one of the less mechanically inclined guys on the forum and only venture into mods and DIY repairs if a braver and more highly skilled member has charted a path and well documented their effort before me.

 

[suke]

So I got around to doing this job today and let me tell you I DREADED trying to tackle this. It's going to be warm here Friday and hoping to get the boat out. I desperately did not want to pull my floor. Just installed mats, and if I broke bolts that'd for sure delay my taking the boat out. So poked around the garage to see what I had. Found 1/4" fuel line which I use on my skis. It was just the right size to fit over the metal bits of the cables. Spliced them together using the fuel like, and then electrical taped them to allow something smooth to glide on. They pulled right through super easy. Was impressed! Took longer to get the clean out port tray than it did to get the cables done. My reverse bucket clips were frozen onto the old cable. I was able to get them off with a torch. Don't really want to reuse them, and have new ones that were supposed to be delivered today. In any event I cleaned them up and got them functioning the way they should and put them on enough so I could get the cables sealed up with some loctite equivalent of 3m 4200. Pulled the cable to the rear clean out hatch then cut the fuel line off and pulled them through. Can't wait to try out the shifting to see how smooth it is. I really wanted to play with it today, but figured I better let the sealant fully cure. I'll see how it feels tomorrow.

 

[drewkaree]

Wow, that old line looks like you were right to address this now!

 

[suke]

Wow, that old line looks like you were right to address this now!

Yeah I had no idea it was that bad. It was stiff to shift, but didn't know it was on the brink of breaking. I don't think I would have made it through this season.

 

[svana]

I had my starboard side cable fail on me on the way in yesterday, leaving the gate in full reverse. I’m going to swap it here shortly, but would it be prudent to swap the port side as well while I’m at it? I’m thinking of it like a car, anything that’s failing on your drivers side is likely to fail on your passengers side shortly.

 

[Julian]

I had my starboard side cable fail on me on the way in yesterday, leaving the gate in full reverse. I’m going to swap it here shortly, but would it be prudent to swap the port side as well while I’m at it? I’m thinking of it like a car, anything that’s failing on your drivers side is likely to fail on your passengers side shortly.

Yes, I'd do both at the same time, the cables arent that expensive the biggest "cost" is your time....save some by doing them together.

 

[svana]

Yes, I'd do both at the same time, the cables arent that expensive the biggest "cost" is your time....save some by doing them together.

Sounds good, thanks.

 

[svana]

This part came out while I was disassembling the throttles and of course I can’t find where it goes...any ideas? I can’t seem to find it on the starboard lever, it came off as I was working on the port.

 

[svana]

Also, is it standard for reverse to be a little stiffer than forward?

 

[suke]

This part came out while I was disassembling the throttles and of course I can’t find where it goes...any ideas? I can’t seem to find it on the starboard lever, it came off as I was working on the port.

That goes under your throttle lever. In Between the lever and the housing. Some come out easy, some don't come out at all.

 

[svana]

That goes under your throttle lever. In Between the lever and the housing. Some come out easy, some don't come out at all.

Yep I managed to find a similar diagram and inferred where it was supposed to go. Turns out the stbd one was missing which is why I couldn’t find out where it went lol.

 

[suke]

Yep I managed to find a similar diagram and inferred where it was supposed to go. Turns out the stbd one was missing which is why I couldn’t find out where it went lol.

Mine hopped out the first time and I had no idea where it was supposed to go. I was lucky enough the other one didn't fall out, so poking around saw that one in there and figured it out.

 

[tdonoughue]

Just wanted to let y'all know that I found this part after installing my trim tabs and figured it was from somewhere around the throttle. Then I got on and saw this. Perfect! Two solves for the price of one. Thanks!

 

[suke]

New owner is very much enjoying the fruits of my labor, and I couldn't be happier for him.

 

[feziwig]

I just replaced my gate cables today using this write up. Thanks @Julian who made this so easy. What a difference. I bought my boat 2 years ago and had I known how much better it would be, I’d have done it right away. I found the cables for $39 each
Link below. I was able to connect the new cables to the old ones at the helm using some rubber fuel line I had, and pull the cables right through from the back. Made things a snap. Still had to help guide it through and pull the clean out hatch to get them in but made things much easier. If your throttles are at all sticky this is the way to go.

SeaStar Solutions CCX63317 TFXtreme 3300 Control Cable Assembly 17'

Teleflex CCX633-XX TFXtreme 3300 Series "Type 33-C" PREMEUM control cable. Old # CC633, 3300 CC, 10-32 UNF threaded ends, BLACK outer jacket, Nominal 3" travel, 4" minimum bend radius, Splined core for unparalleled smoothness and response. This 17' cable

www.marineengineparts.com

 

[Jynx239]

did you remove this white nut or were you able to just push the cable through?

there is still a lot of silicone that I need to remove inside the hull in order to push it through, just curious.

 

[Julian]

did you remove this white nut or were you able to just push the cable through?

there is still a lot of silicone that I need to remove inside the hull in order to push it through, just curious.

Yes, you have to remove that and all the silicon.