Replacing throttle controls in 280 Sundancer - input please

[mark guthrie]

My shifter have never operated smoothly. And the tilt switches will sometimes not work.

I think I just want to replace the entire assembly, from the control box to the engines...I assume the tilt will just be simple wires.

Any advice as I plan on this project. And where to get parts?

Thanks, Mark

2001 280DA
4.3 Twin Mercruisers/IOs
St. Pete FL

 

[stg099]

Mark,

typically the issue lies in the shift cables that run from the engines to the drives themselves. Have you tested the smoothness with those disconnected? In addition, most tilt,trim issues are the result of failed trim and limit switches mounted to each outdrive rather than the switches on the controls. Have you replaced yours recently?

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

Shifter cables are still available contact Flounder Pounder for your cables and your limit switches. But as others have stated make sure this is the issue before you start throwing your boating bucks at the problem...

 

[Chris-380]

My shifter have never operated smoothly. And the tilt switches will sometimes not work.

I think I just want to replace the entire assembly, from the control box to the engines...I assume the tilt will just be simple wires.

Any advice as I plan on this project. And where to get parts?

Thanks, Mark

2001 280DA
4.3 Twin Mercruisers/IOs
St. Pete FL

On my 96, I had issues with the wires getting tore up after the years in the controller. Iirc the switches come with 48” and a plug, so you can unplug the wires from the back. I was able to jump between different terminals on the plug and verify the relays in the back worked properly. When I took the shifter assembly apart, I found the damaged wires.... may be different in a 2001, mine was merc also

 

[mark guthrie]

Was it hard to disassemble the shifter assembly? This is there the thottle levers are, right? By memory, seems like I tried before and there was just a cover, but couldn't get to anything.

Have you done anything with the shifter cables?

Thanks for the reply.