GOT A TIGHT CABLE? TRY THIS BEFORE REPLACING for boats, motorcycle, jetski, atv, etc

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[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

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[@cajunguyDIY]

"Don't want it to blow off on you" lol and then proceed to work it back and forth 🤣 great video man! I'll be trying this trick this week on my cables

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I realized after putting this video out that I used the word "cable" probably 35 times! lol. So I apologize in advance for that! haha

[@antsuutma7221]

Exactly. I'll try it tomorrow because it failed today. Good video and not too much "cables"! Thank you!

[@michaelosmon]

You've quickly become one of my favorite channels. I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience

[@roberts4411]

Great info. Saved me from replacing it Thanks

[@skunkjobb]

Good with the precaution about the hose coming loose. With my usual luck I'm sure it would have come loose and spit oil lika a crazy cobra all over the interior of my boat. (It's too hard to get the cables out so I plan on doing it in place.)

[@Liveoutdoors321]

Thanks! Trying this on my boat tomorrow!

[@zrulz]

Great idea brother. Thanks for sharing it. I am going to use it for sure!

[@audiophileman7047]

I've been trying to figure this out for a while for our old car transmission shift cable. I've seen the cable lube tools, but wasn't sure if they're the right size, and they cost some money for something I'm not likely to do very often. I really appreciate your knowledge and experience on how to do this more safely and inexpensively. I'll probably go with a dedicated cable lube to do this. Thank you very much for your help! I just subscribed with a bell ringer. You take care, ace! 👍👍👍

[@KenLwenyi]

You are a thinker. Watching from Nairobi Kenya

[@ChiefLilly71]

Thanks so much. I’ve got to go mine and your video was the first that came up!

[@huckleberry6781]

I just wanted to thank you for the insightful video. My steering was so tight. I pulled it all out and performed this on both the steering and throttle cables. I got so much crap out of them and now they're running slick as ever. Like brand new!! Thanks again

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Excellent to hear this method worked out for you and I appreciate you dropping a comment sharing your experience. Thanks

[@oonojoe]

I repeat myself too when it's important. Great video. Thanks.

[@markmem1234]

I appreciate you posting this video never thought of lubing my cables this way great video

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I appreciate your comment. And yes this method does a really good job of lubing up the cables

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Now this is a great KZbin video. Right to the point, not a bunch of grab ass. I will be following you from here forward. WELL DONE.

[@rogerhupp3115]

Great video and Very helpful. Thank you!

[@keithfitchett550]

Perfect! Thank You!!

[@juliajones962]

great info.. straight and to the point. I'm going to grab some parts and get to it. Thanks

[@rodneycrittendon7176]

Dammit Man. Once you start the video and see what he's doing its a no brainer. Old dog just learned a new trick. Thank You !!!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem man! Yeah this is definitely a good trick to know. Works excellent

[@JETTSET]

Extremely helpful video. Thank you

[@goldtonestudio4471]

That's a great technic!! Thanks!!!

[@seamasterrsoar9974]

Spot on ,I’m going to use this method on my cables ,in the future on my boat ,thanks bud ,from the uk

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome! I'm sure you will have good results. I appreciate you checking the video out and thank you for the feedback.

[@Dunkolunk]

Your brilliant my friend. This saved me from replacing the cables on my boat. They work like new money now. Thank you. 🎉🎉

[@edweigman9683]

Good tip and to the point, thank you!

[@db6784]

Worked great! Thank you so much for sharing this technique.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad to hear that and no problem.

[@cainjessup706]

Great tip.. thanks

[@kronopolis7]

Awesome knowledge! Thanks

[@markmem1234]

This a good tip

[@Vade1313]

great solution!

[@HammyHunting]

Good fix 👍🏻

[@user-tz9tk2cd2o]

Thanks. Your the Man.

[@dimash244]

turn the pressure all the way down and slowly open it, 20-30 psi will do it safely

[@tonybayuk3712]

Thanks for your video I’ve done the same thing and it was a successful resource

[@jamesranger6283]

Awesome ! Thanks.

[@ixDATSUNxi]

Nice I never thought of this good idea thank you

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem! Yeah it works pretty good

[@maxcarnage]

Sweet idea thanks for the video going to try it on my boat steering cable be needing some deep creep on that one tho

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem man! Yeah I'm sure it will bring some new life to your cable. Just make sure to inspect for any rust holes or fraying first. Better to just replace the cable if you have any of that. Nothing worse than a broken steering cable when you're pulling into dock around expensive boats.

[@angelcintron2122]

Awesome technique Brother, you saved me quite a bit of time and money lubricating the shift and accelerator cables.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome to hear and thanks for commenting!

[@angelcintron2122]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow. Thank you Sir, and Merry Christmas.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@angelcintron2122 Merry Christmas back at you man

[@claudenormandeau9211]

thanks great idea

[@2fukWu]

That's a great idea.

[@hussainmohammadtahir1558]

good idea.

[@officialWWM]

This is awesome. Thanks!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem. Just be careful especially if you use full pressure. Best to use regulated pressure maybe 15 psi 20 psi. Good luck

[@officialWWM]

NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks for the tip. I'll just use lower pressure and let it sit longer :)

[@mazdarx7887]

I use diesel to flush out the cable then 30 weight mixed with molylube (molybdenum disulfide).

[@Brutaga]

Wow… Thanks Chris that’s so clever. Guess what I’m going to do tomorrow 😍👍😍

[@ShadetreeJetski]

Great tip!

[@robertrobertson3927]

thank you

[@seanskelly5447]

That’s a great idea my brother!!!!!!

[@paulcorney6379]

works great I use thrust first and back it up with automatic transmission fluid watch the rust come out the other end and then the transmission. Freed up my cables like to thank you

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome to hear it worked good for you! Thanks for dropping a comment!

[@anotherfishguy1051]

Engine assembly lube is thick and tacky so it stays in place while engine sits before installed and to stay in place on first start up. I wouldn't think that would be to good for a cable and you would need that kind of air pressure to push your mix threw a cable plus the drag from that thick of oil can't be good on a out drive cable .cable lube is thin like water . I've used tranny fluid for years in many boats and never had to go back and do it again it's a one and done for years . It wicks threw the cable just by gravity feeding it and it's super easy.i use a fuel line and a top off a gear oil bottle . I just put cap on the tranny fluid bottle it's the same thread . Put a hose clamp on cable end count the turns it takes to take the end off the cable so you can put it back in same place and push hose on bottle end. Then gravity feed the out drive cable right in boat. It will take a few hrs or so but you will know when it's threw by the dripping out gimbal and out drive area . Cable from handle to switch plate you have to pull out and just do the same thing but you have to tie it up high to gravity feed it and my way you don't take the. Chance of that blowing apart on you in your face .

[@b33rfan76]

Mine is seized completely. Do you think your technique work?

[@Dav5049915]

One of the better videos showcasing how to take care of your cables. Gonna be using this method to free up a shift cable this weekend.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man I appreciate the feedback

[@craighowdeshell6291]

Thanks for the video. I will try this on my boat and my snowmobile, both are restorations. One thing, you said use safety glasses and then you didn't use safety glasses. Thank you again though.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome, hope it works well for you. And yes sometimes I do that in my videos. I should have been wearing safety glasses.

[@user-du5pm1kd1l]

Could you do a video on the same throttle assembly? Showing the inside proper assembly, thank you!

[@Dan-ku8so]

Gonna try this on a 28’ flybridge. Should be fun. Anything’s better then fishing those cables through 3 feet of tubing and zip ties.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome. Yeah it should help out some. But make sure to check if the cables have any damage. Because if they do they should definitely be replaced. Nothing like a broken shifting cable out at sea or worse yet pulling in to dock

[@kennyrmurray]

I’ve been doing this for years! I always thought I was the only one lol

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Heck yeah! I knew I wasn't the only one. Best technique ever. Maybe not the safest but the best otherwise

[@petem7240]

Good video. My sailboat inboard diesel (Universal m-18) has seperate throttle and gear levers. Recently they stopped functioning independently and now when I put it in gear, the throttle lever wants to go with it. Basically I have to use two hands on the controls - one hand to keep the throttle level low and the hand to put it in gear. I took it apart and tried to get some ATF in there to lube it up but it didnt work. Do you know if it is possible to service this ? Does the bushing need to be replaced or how do you recommend I go about trying to solve this? Here's a link of what it looks like: @ @mt8Y

[@michaelosmon]

Genius

[@markrobbins9552]

He does mention that it may be frayed or damaged inside but I don't know how you're supposed to determine that. Seems like whatever crap comes out of it used to be part of the cable. I might do this and keep it on board for a spare but if you get way out somewhere and it fails you might regret having done this. I don't know if it's from stress or that they're (boats ) just contrary by nature but cutting corners and pinching pennies has bitten me in the behind practically every time.

[@marcelorodriguez7524]

Informative, but easy on the coffee 😁

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Dang that was a great video!!

[@anotherfishguy1051]

I just gravity feed with a fuel line and I use a gear oil cap . I put cap on a transmission fluid bottle and hose clamp hose onto cable and slide hose on cap and gravity feed cables . Been doing it for years . Tranny fluid it's thin like cable lube and will take care of any rust on cable plus it's a great lubricant that's why it's used in a transmission Any oil besides cable lube oil is way to thick and will make drag plus you will need to pressurize it to get that thick fluid into a cable . Not the safest way of doing it .nothing like a face full of oil .

[@MrInsanityflea]

How long did this last before you have to redo it?

[@cwatson42785]

Hey buddy do you know if jetskis have any adjustments in the steering cable? I was just out on my 96 yamaha 760 and I was noticing I wasn't getting full/great steering left like I was right. I'm going to pull it out in the morning and inspect it but just looking for some advice ahead of time. Thanks bud

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yes they do usually have an adjustment on them

[@cwatson42785]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Thanks buddy. I'm going to pull it tomorrow and take a peek. I'll keep you posted. Appreciate your help as always. Been catching up on your recent videos. Just been super busy with work but I always check in when I can and always like 👍🏻 your videos. Not to mention I always learn something from them. Thanks again

[@barry.anderberg]

If you have already gone to the trouble of removing the cables, why not just install new ones? They're not very expensive.

[@stevejette2329]

I just watched a guy do it with a plastic funnel and a plastic bag. So having 200 psi air pressure might not be necessary ?

[@richardwright8902]

thanx buddy, solved my prlblem.

[@bubba5174]

"Put your safety glasses on. Very important." **Continues video with no safety glasses**

[@jeroenvermeulen2433]

What ratio do you mix the SAE30 and the Ultra Slick?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I did like 40% slick and 60% 30

[@roberts4411]

NoNonsenseKnowHow Couldn’t u just use a pure synthetic ?

[@latunguley]

how about a sea doo speedster sitting since the year 2004???

[@jackylord7989]

Can you lube it without removing the whole thing ?

[@cudamike6818]

My boat cables are stiff too but I don't have a pallet and a shopping cart

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I'm afraid you're in a little bit of a pickle. Those are two crucial items to have for this job

[@richardwright8902]

all u need is 2 saw horses and plywd. I'll make a video of it.

[@airmike1271]

Your better off with two turntables and a microphone 😃

[@danhillman4523]

No plastic gloves. This guy know what he's doing and I say that sincerely.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Lol. My man

[@danhillman4523]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I left off the 's' at the end of 'knows'. So sorry. I am a J/M Tool and Die guy and have never met a good mechanic with clean fingernails. I usually get my nails clean by the end of a five day vacation and that depends on what I have been in to. Some of these vids make me laugh. Sure, the technology is there but it's like they hire hand models for the up-close shots. I am an old late stage boomer though. Meh.

[@roberthinze2425]

I don’t have access to a air compressor at the moment but after watching the video I went out and opened the cable and put wd-40 inside and letting it seep while it’s elevated and then check on it in the morning. Will that work, or will I need that pressure?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Depending on how stiff the cable is that may help out. Getting some kind of pressure behind it would be best though. Anything else to create pressure? Use one of your car tires, or go to a Wawa air pump? Or even a bicycle pump

[@roberthinze2425]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow the cable is pretty stiff. It’s the cable that runs to the outdrive. And for now the boat is stuck in fwd gear. Will check in the morning and see if there is any difference but I’m gonna assume without that pressure probably not

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@roberthinze2425 got you. Well hopefully it works for you

[@roberthinze2425]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow hey so I found out it wasn’t the cable. It was the lower unit that was installed incorrectly. Now the issue is I, when I’m forward/ reverse the prop locks like it should but if the prop is spun in the direction that the throttle is in, I can hear small gear clinks in fwd and larger ones in reverse. Any ideas? Maybe just cable adjustment?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Got you. Yeah I would make sure to do a full cable adjustment as per factory manual. Otherwise honestly it's hard to give you any input without actually seeing it.

[@romakayak]

How can you see us guys get hurt?

[@gregjacobson4537]

I liked the part about putting on safety glasses and then you never did put on any because I guess that you are luckier than everyone else

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

LOL. Yeah that was stupid, I should have put them on. I didn't have any handy though. Still good to warn others though!

[@JamesIsland_SC]

Helpful video, although.... he recommends safety glasses but he does not wear safety glasses. HUGE mistake. This is definitely an operation in which you WANT eye protection.

[@Glenn-vm2qm]

Hilarious he says to use safety glasses. Where's his?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Classic case of do as I say not as I do

[@mdcraft1124]

If you have one that isn't perfect, replace it. There's a reason, internally why it isn't smooth, replace it. This guy isn't right for the time you spend trying to do what he suggest you can replace the cable with new. The only difference is the cost of a new cable and LESS time spend doing the job. REPLACE THE CABLE....

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Unfortunately with the way you worded your comment, you could not be more wrong. Lubricating your cables on boats and any vehicle is considered normal maintenance in my opinion. It should be done every year or two. And by the way, the cables I did in this video are still smooth as butter to this day.( sold that boat to a friend of mine) I suppose if you have unlimited amounts of money, yeah go ahead and replace your cables. But you don't need to remove them to lubricate them. If you watch the video, I specified that. I do agree, if there is any signs of fraying or damage on the table, replace it

[@dumpsterfire6351]

You on crank? Nice hack though either ways

[@performancecyclespecialtie6104]

Never lube cables replace them !!!

[@giovannibazzini1403]

Genius

[@petem7240]

Good video. My sailboat inboard diesel (Universal m-18) has seperate throttle and gear levers. Recently they stopped functioning independently and now when I put it in gear, the throttle lever wants to go with it. Basically I have to use two hands on the controls - one hand to keep the throttle level low and the hand to put it in gear. I took it apart and tried to get some ATF in there to lube it up but it didnt work. Do you know if it is possible to service this ? Does the bushing need to be replaced or how do you recommend I go about trying to solve this? Here's a link of what it looks like: @ @mt8Y

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

The link didn't come through. Honestly I haven't worked on one of those before so its hard for me to give any advice. Something I would have to see.... But yea it sounds like something is worn or busted in there.