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libertarian
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Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:09 pm Posts: 105 Location: SE Texas
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Hand Throttle Broke
GoDevil 35HP SD. This morning I'm touring Keith Lake and realize something ain't feeling right. My dang throttle is broke. Looked like where the set screw goes through the PLASTIC to secure the throttle assembly to the tiller developed a crack. Throttle was flopping around. I happened to have a cable tie and sorta half ass secured it with that. Stopped by Heritage Marine in Beaumont, they called GoDevil and they said they would cover it ONE time. I've probably got 6 months of warranty left. So if the PLASTIC breaks again, it's on me?? One time warranty repair? One time customer??
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Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:21 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
They all use those plastic levers stock. Time to contact bps or gatortail and get the metal throttle lever. Mention you're running a stock carb. That plastic one lasts a while then it breaks. I've even used a metal clutch lever from a dirt bike before. Think I paid 12 bucks to make it work. Cover it from the sun when not in use, it'll last a bit longer, but temp swings will still make it brittle.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:17 pm |
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libertarian
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Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:09 pm Posts: 105 Location: SE Texas
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
Yeah Heritage said the Gatortail is better. The boat is always covered and the tiller has the GD sleeve on it when stored.
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Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:35 pm |
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JBsuperG
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Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:51 pm Posts: 263 Location: Michigan
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
On top of what Russ said. The stainless levers feel a lot better on long runs. Much more ergonomically correct.
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Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:36 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
The gatortail and bps levers are a preference. They're both better than stock. I prefer the gt, I know people that like the curve in the bps.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:20 pm |
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huck Finn
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:42 pm Posts: 1913 Location: Conroe tx
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
_________________ Ole black water keep on rolling
18x54 Uncle J -GTR - with the koolaid Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36 GD Duck Skiff GATOR GATOR GLIDE PROSTAFF BACKWATER PROSTAFF http://www.gatorglide.com
Coupe rest in peace brother
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Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:46 am |
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libertarian
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Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:09 pm Posts: 105 Location: SE Texas
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
I've had replacing the throttle on my mind for awhile. What smoked my butt was GD saying "replace it one time only". It's under warranty, they're not just doing me a favor. Whoever decided to use plastic with a set screw in it to provide a friction fit is not one of GD's better "engineers or experienced shop hands". Damn, I'm still pissed.
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Wed Oct 31, 2018 2:12 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
It's not just godevil. Mudbuddy and gatortail use those too. But those 2 at lease have another solution.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:56 pm |
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dead animal
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:18 pm Posts: 1726
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
save your 'warrantee work' for real stuff like when the motor craps out or the lower unit seizes up. I feel like you do, plastic is for the wifes tits, not for a mudmotor. lol
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Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:14 pm |
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JBsuperG
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Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:51 pm Posts: 263 Location: Michigan
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
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Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:24 pm |
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MNGunner
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Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:56 pm Posts: 2623 Location: Minnesota
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
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Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:03 am |
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libertarian
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Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:09 pm Posts: 105 Location: SE Texas
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
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Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:25 pm |
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Tombow
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Joined: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:13 pm Posts: 1
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Re: Hand Throttle Broke
I got the same problem. Bought the 37efi this spring and thought the throttle lever seemed a little flimsy. At first the set screw vibrated loose so I replaced it. Then last fall while out hunting I bent down to reach for something and my PFD caught on it and I heard a cracking sound. Did a field repair with some electrical tape to get me home. Looking to replace it with something more durable.
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