Yamaha Cable Connection

gibbo500 · 27 June 2009, 22:14

I am about to connect the engine controls on the Yamaha 50 and have one long and one short engine connector. Any ideas which one connects to gear/throttle linkage?

I will find out by trial and error but any advice would be welcome.

Cheers guys.

Hightower · 28 June 2009, 08:55

I couldn't tell you off the top of my head, but if you hold onto the throttle lever and move it from neutral to full throttle the first cable to move will be your gear selector, when this stops moving the second cable should start to move and this will be your throttle cable. I suspect that once laid inside the engine compartment they will only connect one way due to the length of the cables.

JSP · 28 June 2009, 09:34

703 control box? If so, thinking back after I got it right the second time the long cable goes to the bottom link in the 703 box which if I remember right is the throatle. Best see what others say first

Hightower · 28 June 2009, 10:02

In my first post was making the assumption that the cables where already fitted to the control box. If they are not..... I can't help you other than connect everything up and give it a go...Trial and error style

JSP · 28 June 2009, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Hightower

In my first post was making the assumption that the cables where already fitted to the control box. If they are not..... I can't help you other than connect everything up and give it a go...Trial and error style

Best take the prop off first. I emptied a 227 Litre tank in one go just buy starting the engine.

I think Gibbo was meaning the engine end.

Hightower · 28 June 2009, 10:44

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Originally Posted by JSP

Best take the prop off first. I emptied a 227 Litre tank in one go just buy starting the engine.

I think Gibbo was meaning the engine end.

Ha....Wasn't thinking that you would want the engine running first

You can go though the motions by just watching what happens at the engine end with the cover off.

JSP · 28 June 2009, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Ha....Wasn't thinking that you would want the engine running first

You can go though the motions by just watching what happens at the engine end with the cover off.

Ahh that's the easy way, start it and see

gibbo500 · 28 June 2009, 10:59

Thanks guys,

I managed to get it sorted, it took a little time to get the adjustment right though.

John, after reading your little escapade a while ago (it stuck in my head), i was very conscious if it was out of gear before starting up.

That is what is great about forums you learn from other peoples experiences.

The boat is almost ready and will put some pictures on soon.

Cheers