[C38] replacing throttle and shift cables

[William Knowles]

Hi Scott I left my auto pilot (simrad) engaged once and a storm came
through (at the dock) and it broke it no parts out 700 bucks. Be careful
use the brake.

Bill


On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 12:21 AM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Scott, I have done pretty much everything that you just mentioned.
>  these tasks are not hard to achieve. If you remove the chain and wire,
> don't forget to attach messenger lines to each end, otherwise, it will be
> really difficult to put them back.
> I'll replace the needle bearings if some play is noticeable..if not, just
> grease it..
> The brake shoes are very easy to install. As soon as you get the compass
> out, you'll see how easy it is to replace them, as long as you remove the
> throttle/ shift assembly.
> If you are going to replace the cables, go as per Edson instructions. Is
> the only way to make it...
> Remove the nut below the wheel shaft, pushing the cables below the shaft,
> pulling them back up, but on the same side, remove the small plastic cables
> retainer, and do the opposite in order to bring them back in..
> The worst part of all these tasks is loosening the wires at the wheel
> below the deck.
> Good luck!
>
> Max Soto A.
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
>
> On Jul 3, 2013, at 5:28 PM, Ann Boochever <ctigloo at gci.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I’m replacing the engine control cables in the steering pedestal and while
> I’m in there planning to lubricate whatever I can find. I’ve got the Edson
> instruction for how to loosen the steering cable at the quadrant in order
> to slide the chain out of the way in the pedestal. Just wondering if anyone
> has any further advice, and if I should plan on replacing the needle
> bearings on the steering shaft, or if just greasing them is enough. I
> haven’t noticed any problem with the wheel. Also wondering if it’s worth
> replacing the brake shoes on the manual brake for the steering shaft.
> Mostly, I let the autopilot dampen the steering and haven’t missed the
> break much, even though it’s been ineffective for years.
>
> Thanks!
> Scott Miller
> Tacita II
> (1983)
> Juneau, AK
>
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W H Knowles
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