[C38] replacing throttle and shift cables

[Ann Boochever]

Thank you all for the advice. I ordered the brake linings, lube kit, and new
control handles (one of my composite handles bit the dust). Planning to do
what Max describes below in the next couple of weeks.
Scott


On 7/3/13 8:21 PM, "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:
> 
>> Re: [C38] replacing throttle and shift cables
>>>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I¹m replacing the engine control cables in the steering pedestal and while
>> I¹m in there planning to lubricate whatever I can find. I¹ve 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 haven¹t noticed any
>> problem with the wheel. Also wondering if it¹s worth replacing the brake
>> shoes on the manual brake for the steering shaft. Mostly, I let the autopilot
>> dampen the steering and haven¹t missed the break much, even though it¹s been
>> ineffective for years.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Scott Miller
>> Tacita II
>> (1983)
>> Juneau, AK 
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