76 X-18 shifter ID

[Dakari]

HI gang...I'm trying to source a replacement shifter handle for my 76 X-18 and having a hard time identifying what model I have. I believe it to be Morse and original to my boat. It has a threaded knob that screws into the pivot point and pulls out for throttle operation only. Any help would be appreciated!
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[pipnit]

HI gang...I'm trying to source a replacement shifter handle for my 76 X-18 and having a hard time identifying what model I have. I believe it to be Morse and original to my boat. It has a threaded knob that screws into the pivot point and pulls out for throttle operation only. Any help would be appreciated!
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Yup, you're correct, it is a Morse arm if it looks something like this: http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps31cab8f7.jpg

There are splines to match a splined shaft and a set screw on the bottom. You can find them here or on ebay. Morse was bought by someone else and about three years ago I was able to order a new arm from that company but I can't remember who it is. Google and the classified ads here are your friend. Might check the ski nautique forums too. What happened to the old one, did it break?

[pipnit]

never mind, I just saw the picture. Try calling these guys and asking them who their largest / oldest stocking dealer is.

http://www.morseindustries.com/Marine.cfm

better yet, buy this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teleflex-Mor...94459a&vxp=mtr

or this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Morse-Contro...2a2c61&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Morse-Contro...cd5acc&vxp=mtr

[pipnit]

BTW, if you get in touch with Scott Pearson on this forum, he might still have some walnut donzi control knobs. They are sweet!

[Scott Pearson]

pipnit,
Yes I do have them. Thank you for letting him know!

[pipnit]

Dakari, you're in luck! Get one, trust me, you'll love it, it's like a piece of wooden Donzi jewelry. You can catch a glimpse of mine in my Dinner Cruise Pics.

No problem Scott, I love my knob (that doesn't sound right, lol) it really pops and looks great!

[Dakari]

Pipnit, thanks for the reply. The closet thing I can find that resembles it is this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231001461058...84.m1438.l2649

That ST/STB arm wont work for my application. Going to hit a couple of salvage yards tomorrow.

Scott, as soon as I get a new lever I'll be in contact to dress it up. I saw them when they were listed at the website in the for sale section. They ARE awesome!

[pipnit]

is there a lever for neutral in the center of that throttle arm?

[Dakari]

yes, theres a knob that screws into the splined shaft that pulls out to give throttle only.