[C38] Edson binnacle clutch shaft

[Pierre Patino]

Hello Again

After some more digging, I found this tidbit :
http://www.lordsprayerlog.com/The%20Boat/Equipment%20Documents/Edson%20Steering/EB372SteeringInspection.pdf

Notice the line: Replace Delrin Bushings if deteriorated or stiff #960-A-125

These bushings are $8 or so.

Talked to Edson, here's the scoop: You need to disconnect the cables from
the levers and then tap the shafts ("softly") towards the binnacle's center
to remove them. Then replace the bushings. The old ones may be pushed out
as the new ones are installed or they might need some convincing with a
flat head screwdriver.
Don't forget to remove the set screws before attempting to tap the levers
out. The set screws are meant to add friction and they push against the
bushing on the groove on the lever's shaft.

Yet another day fixing stuff...



On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 6:47 AM, Don Strong <drstrong at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

>  Pierre: Thanks for pointing this out. The fuel and shift levers on the
> ancient Edson pedestal of Discreet Charm are horribly difficult.
> The replacement rig that is in the image is here (
> http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1084
> ).
> It is $408 from Edson. I might spring for this upgrade, but will spend a
> day taking the old one apart again, and measuring.
> Don
>
>
> On 4/13/15 11:34 PM, Pierre Patino wrote:
>
>   Hello All
>
>  We managed to shear the screw connecting the shift lever to the shaft
> that pulls the transmission cable. After taking the the top part of the
> binnacle apart and disconnecting the cable I discovered that there is a LOT
> of friction just on the shaft. Lacking tools and time I decided to do some
> more research.
>  Has anybody tackled this? Is there a way to rebuild the transmission
> shaft assembly? I could not see any obvious way to take it apart. There is
> a kit (
> http://images.jamestowndistributors.com/woeimages/marinesupplies/large/51294.jpg
> ) available that would seem to solve the problem but it contains more bits
> than immediately necessary.
>
> Thanks to all for your time.
>
>  Cheers
>
>
>
>
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