Trick to taking off Yamaha 704 remote cover

[rjt@chesapeake]

I've taken off the 704 remote cover twice, once to adjust tension and once to adjust throttle. Can one of you old timers tell me if there is a trick and what is the appropriate tool to get the cover off after taking out the four screws??

On a related subject, where is the best place to buy a new cover and screws for the 704 remote?

Any advice appreciated.

rjt

[wetneck]

you need to somewhat pinch the cover as to release the 4 securing tabs. as long as the 4 screws do their jobs the tabs could probably be ground/cut off.

as for screws either your local dealer or they could be tapped to a more common standard thread.

[rjt@chesapeake]

Thanks for the quick response wetneck. I like the idea of getting rid of the tabs. I also need a new cover, as the one I have looks awful where the plastic broke off around the four tab holes.

I will need to tap out for the one screw that broke off (corroded in the hole), and maybe another hole since I managed to loose the screw I took to the hardware store to find a replacement.

I'm getting good at turning five minute jobs into multi-day jobs. Thanks again for your advise.

rjt

[rbhankins001]

The older style is a b!tch.

The newer ones (non command link) are hooked on the front and two screws on the back covered by a little rubber piece. You can also adjust the tension under that piece without removing the cover.

Really a great improvement on the 704.

Wetneck, which was do you pinch it? Pinch in on the two sides?

[wetneck]

Originally Posted by rjt@chesapeake

Thanks for the quick response wetneck. I like the idea of getting rid of the tabs. I also need a new cover, as the one I have looks awful where the plastic broke off around the four tab holes.

I will need to tap out for the one screw that broke off (corroded in the hole), and maybe another hole since I managed to loose the screw I took to the hardware store to find a replacement.

I'm getting good at turning five minute jobs into multi-day jobs. Thanks again for your advise.

rjt

the brackets come off the 704 and im sure they can be purchased, just 2 side phillip screws, in case you cant tap the old out.

i havent taken mine off recently but the screws are front and back,tabs would be sides , so pinch front to back , after removing screws.

havent gotten to play with the new model yet, pissed as i missed a new double binnacle on ebay for $175...seller stopped auction.