Lubricating stiff outboard throttle and gear control cables

In this video I show how to lubricate marine cables that are stiff or seized. This technique is great for lubricating throttle cables, gear shift cables and steering cables. Ideally it would be used as part of a preventative maintenance program but it can also be used to help free cables that are starting to seize from corrosion. The cables are common with a variety of inboard and outboard boat motors. The technique I show here involves using a simple compressor (or even a bike pump) to force oil down the entire length of the cable.