Lubricate Throttle Control and Shift Control Cables - The EASY way!

[@NKPGarage]

Motion Pro Cable Lubricant: amzn.to/3DI9esJ Motion Pro Cable Lube Tool Version3: amzn.to/3zHEV35 And here is the small but mostly complete toolkit that I leave in the boat at all times. The “just incase” toolkit :-) I got it on Amazon here. amzn.to/44MSs8S

[@rlippitt100]

This product is amazing. My cables were do bad I couldn't even plane out. A mechanic lubricated the cables and it helped a little, but I was resigned to replacing the control box and cables, because you can't get inside my control box without cutting holes in the boat. I used this once then worked the trottle a few times, then used it again. Now my cables are smoothe as silk... They've never worked better.

[@NKPGarage]

That's awesome to hear! I love to hear people getting things fixed like this. The other thing the lubricant does other than "lubricate" is keep water out so they don't corrode. So even with new-ish cables it is nice to lubricate them so that you help them stay working well and keep water out of the sleeves.

[@banjodon9851]

Was looking for a way to lube the cables without removing the throttle control and this answered my question, thanks for posting!

[@NKPGarage]

Absolutely! Glad it was helpful. I'm actually about to do my steering control cable in a few days as well.

[@marcseclecticstuff9497]

The easy way without having to buy anything: Find a piece of hose that just fits over the outer jacket of the cable and secure it with a hose clamp. Fill it up with lube of your choice then blow it thru the cable using compressed air and a rubber tipped blow-gun. Rinse/repeat until you see lube coming out the other end on long runs. Works a treat and it costs next to nothing.

[@NKPGarage]

What a great idea! I gotta give that a try next time

[@Anomous2024]

Instead of using that spray, do you think using marine grease would work better and remain longer

[@NKPGarage]

@Anomous2024 I guess if you would pressurize it somehow so that it squeezes into the cable sleeving it would work.

[@christopherchapman8893]

My throttle control has been an absolute nightmare lately ('93 Whaler Rage Jet). Im definitely going to give this a shot. I looked the lube coupler up on Amazon and based on the reviews, it appears every review under 3 stars should have watched your video first (lol) as they all complain about spray back. Either way, a little mess is far preferred to ripping the control off my center console! GREAT video and just the (right) amount of length. For some of us that do not do this every single day, the nuances that some would edit out can be more helpful than the product itself.... Anyways, THANKS for posting this and here goes nothing....!

[@NKPGarage]

Thanks for the kind words. Let me know how it goes with yours. I still do this once a season and it has been keeping my calves operating smoothly

[@christopherchapman8893]

@NKPGarage I certainly will! I have an old school boat mechanic as a friend that told me to use this archaic method for doing this... ...I think this way makes a lot more sense... Thanks again!

[@rickeyholtsclaw7764]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@NKPGarage]

You got it! Hope it was helpful

[@omornomusic]

Very thorough! Thank you for making this

[@NKPGarage]

Absolutely! Glad it was helpful. And thanks for watching !

[@KandyLandKing]

Great video. Very well explained. Now to buy and hope for the best!

[@NKPGarage]

Best of luck. Just take your time with it, and keep some paper towels around to clean up drips.

[@tspoon4612]

I purchased the same exact items. Used it on my cables small squirts took about 10 minutes and the cables are butter.

[@NKPGarage]

That's awesome! Was this for cables on a boat? I recently used it on our bicycles and WOW what a difference.

[@socalifone3044]

Excellent video 👍👍

[@NKPGarage]

Thank you 👍

[@elgatodiablo6650]

Great video! Thank you. Would you say a squirt per foot of cable is about right? I have 22' cables on my boat.

[@NKPGarage]

I think it varies from one control cable to the next depending on a lot of things. But for a typical boat control cable I make it a habit of doing this once a year and putting 4-5 squirts at each accessible end of the cable.

[@elgatodiablo6650]

Thank you for your insight...very helpful.

[@FishAdvisor]

Food for thought. You could possible have two of those cable lube devices and use a vacuum pump on the other end and simply squirt the lube while it's under vacuum. It would be nearly instantaneous and perhaps less messy? A tad more complicated though

[@NKPGarage]

that's a pretty cool idea. If there's easy access to the other end of the cable that could actually make the process work much better.

[@Tuttasdad]

A bit off topic, but I couldn't help noticing what a great tool kit you're using. Could you post a link for it please? GREAT video!!

[@NKPGarage]

Absolutely. It is a small but mostly complete toolkit that I leave in the boat at all times. The “just incase” toolkit :-) I got it on Amazon here. amzn.to/44MSs8S

[@dynamitedmoney]

Absolute life saver thank you I’m going to try this - did removing the locknut throw anything off? Would have loved to see you put it back k together and follow up with it working as well.

[@NKPGarage]

As long as you put the locknut back in the same position you're good to go. If you change the position of the locknut you may need to readjust to get everything lined back up correctly. I'm actually about to oil up my steering control cable this weekend since it has become a bit tight

[@doranjames6984]

Will this work with the steering cable?

[@NKPGarage]

Yup. Any type of control cable. Even steering. Works on motorcycle and bicycle control cables too 😉

[@strada21_]

Do you need to move the throttle lever back and forth as you spray in ?? Will that differ??

[@NKPGarage]

The way I did it is to lubricate it first with the tool. Then move the throttle back and forth from end to end a few times, then lubricate once more. Not sure if that's the best way to do it or if there is a better way, that's just my method.

[@strada21_]

@@NKPGarage great!! , thank you for the video and the reply

[@AZRubicon1]

Can you use it on your FZJ80 throttle cable😀?

[@NKPGarage]

Good point. I bet it would work, haha! I’ve used it on the boat, on bicycles, and motorcycles.

[@bipedalhominid6815]

You can also pull it off and slide a funnel over it and tape the buttom of the funnel to seal the excess space. Pour lube into it. Dont nees to buy extra special thingamajig lube accessory like this

[@NKPGarage]

That's a great method too

[@barddzen]

Well, it is a great method IF you can get proper access to the cables and then let gravity do the work or somehow force the lube into the sheathing. In my case, I can’t some of the screws are seized (older boat) and I’ve been looking for another method.

[@NKPGarage]

@DY-gz5cq if they’re that bad that the hardware is seized up it may be time to replace the cables.

[@barry.anderberg]

I would like to see the shift cable lubrication as well. Do you have to remove the lower end unit? Also, if you wanted to could you remove the shifter/panel from by the driver's seat and push the lube into the cables from there?

[@NKPGarage]

It depends on the motor/outdrive setup. With some of them getting to the cable ends is easier at one end versus the other. When I lubricate them this season I'll take a more in depth video with using various methods as you mentioned and post it. I think that'd be a useful video and even a good experiment for me.

[@doncroswe1179]

It's alot more work and time * the motor end of cable, is your best bet

[@donaldcoulter1297]

Informative, just about 5 times longer than it needed to be

[@NKPGarage]

I do tend to talk a bit much sometimes 😀 thanks for watching.

[@christopherchapman8893]

That comment could have been left at "informative," but it was about 10 words longer than it needed to be....😁

[@NKPGarage]

😂🤣😆

[@christopherchapman8893]

....P.S. For the sake of leaving myself open for what (I assume) the reply will be, I will correct myself now to save face - 9 "words" and 1 "number" too long.... Cheers!

[@NKPGarage]

@christopherchapman8893 so detail oriented :-)

[@nategremore9162]

I could not get any one of the red straws that I own to go in the nipple of the luber.I had to heat up a section of clothes hanger wire and melt a bigger hole.Crazy!

[@NKPGarage]

Oh no. Were you using the lubrication bottle that I put in the link below in the description? That one fits for sure, as I've used it multiple times.

[@bird.1980]

my biggest issue was getting the straw into that little plunger. It didnt seem to take much lube without it spitting out in that same location so not sure how much I got in the cable. I think I'd rather just replace the cable than spend $30 on this device and lube

[@NKPGarage]

Replacing the cable is definitely the better option if your cable is in bad shape. But lubricating your even new cables every season will help them last longer and keeping moisture and dirt out.

[@DIYmotorcycle]

The best tool in your toolbox is your cell phone take a picture of the threaded area before you take it apart a good clear picture you'll be able to count the threads.

[@NKPGarage]

Very very true. That’s a great idea.

[@LT4me]

Make sure to not accidentally hit the wires while you are working. I accidentally hit the starter wire and realized it after the boat would not start.

[@NKPGarage]

Very good point. Lots of things around there. Have to make sure to be careful

[@randyharris3940]

great video. My wife said you man-splain too much

[@NKPGarage]

That's great feedback. She's probably right. I try to explain in a way that someone could understand if they have zero knowledge of where to start. But she has a good point.

[@vlogcity1111]

Tell your wife you stop talking and start making you a sandwich

[@Mr308inGA]

Is your wife turning wrenches on your boat? If so, good for her. If not, time to clam up.

[@daleb.3719]

Good video, although painful to watch. I’m sorry to be critical, but you could’ve said all that in less than five minutes. To simplistic. Reminds me of Kamala Harris. I think most people know how to take a cotter pin off. Good job though, and thank you.

[@NKPGarage]

Good feedback. Makes me cringe. I hate Kamala. Good lord. Making me rethink my life right now with that. Hahaha…. Seriously though, will take that feedback to heart ❤️

[@woodylambert4616]

I was only being honest with you and hoped my comment might help you improve your presentations. If I offended you, I apologize. Woody

[@NKPGarage]

No worries. I take all the feedback to heart to do better next time

[@woodylambert4616]

Pitiful video, it is obvious the presenter did not test the product before he made the video. The explanation during his first attempt to attach the connector to the cable was tedious. I would not buy this product based on this presentation.

[@NKPGarage]

No worries, it worked for me. Just showing what I did, I'm always learning as I go and trying to be better the next time. Thanks for the feedback, I'll take it to heart for the followup.

[@barry.anderberg]

No need to be an asshole

[@raylopez9153]

Great video I'm order this lube n give it a go 👌🤞

[@Chairman750]

Good video, but it is so much easier when you remove the dust cover off the end of the shift.throttle cable. That black rubber boot is meant to keep lube in and dust out. Just a little trick tip.

[@NKPGarage]

You are totally right! I tried that this season and it was waaaay easier