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Flybridge Throttles

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I have a 1988 3207 Aft Cabin Carver. The Starboard throttle on my flybridge keeps slipping so I have to continuously hold it to keep it in position. Does anybody know if there is a way to adjust the cable to increase the tension? The flybridge is connected to the lower helm but I couldn't locate a connection point on those controls.
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Re: Flybridge Throttles

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There should be an adjustment screw on the throttle control itself to increase or decrease the amount of effort required to move it. You want a happy medium between tight enough so it doesn't spring back on you and loose enough that it can still be easily moved.
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Re: Flybridge Throttles

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Perfect! Do you know where that screw would be? I still can't find it. Would it be on the lower helm or on the flybridge helm where the issue is?
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Re: Flybridge Throttles

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It should be on the sides of the throttle and shifter bodies around the arch of the lever housing.
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Re: Flybridge Throttles

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Thanks - I will take a peek in the spring. Winter is coming up here in Canada
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