Shift cable on Edson pedestal

[Joe Valinoti]

I found my post from 2022 and repeat it here for all to see.  Worst part was getting the four screws out as it took two weeks of soaking and banging plus drilling.

 

Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA

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From: Joe Valinoti

Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 11:29 AM

To: INA Nonsuch Discussion Group

Subject: Re: Shift cable on Edson pedestal

 

Well, I was able to replace the shift cable without removing the pedestal or the wheel mechanism.  After removing the shift/throttle part of the pedestal, one must remove the turning wheel below the pedestal to give slack in the chain as opposed to disconnecting the chain or cable.  Then lift the chain off of the sprocket and slide if forward.  You now have room to pull the bracket (that holds the cables to the pedestal) over to the port side and push it forward.  Pull the cotter pin out to release the cables.  Replace the cable/s and move the bracket back into its spot on the after part of the pedestal. I still want to throttle (no pun intended) the person who assembled the pedestal without anti-seizing compound that caused at least 12 hours of extra work.  The cable/s are Teleflex part number CCX63308 and 8 ft long.

Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA

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From: Joe Valinoti

Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2022 2:34 PM

To: INA Nonsuch Discussion Group

Subject: Shift cable on Edson pedestal

 

Two weeks ago, I related how my shift cable broke.  To bring you up to date, after one week of banging and applying penetrant, I did manage to unscrew two of the four screws.  After 2 weeks of the same, I had to drill out the remaining two.  Also, I appear to have sourced a cable from my local Carquest dealer who had it in stock.  Today we plan to replace the cable.  I don’t see how it’s possible to remove it without dismantling the steering shaft – yet.

 

Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA

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[Ken Dakin]

Joe, by “turning wheel below the pedestal” I take it that you are referencing the idler sheaves mounted on the underside of the cockpit sole, correct?

Ken Dakin

NS 33 # 7

Sashay

Kingston ON

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[Joe Valinoti]

I believe so.  You need to have some slack.

 

Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA

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[joe]

Fortunately, the 4 bolts were not a problem. They will go back with anti-seize for the next time. We (my son) will descend into the "cave" and measure  the cables this weekend.The Edson instructions say that you can sneak the plastic retainer past the shaft, but then go on to recommend moving the chain forward for room. We will see!  Detaching the idler block sounds interesting, as it does not change the cable settings for the steering. Fairly sure the problem is the cable, as it kinks a bit at the forward end when it moves, but I will change the lever bushing while we have it apart. Thanks for the help.

Joe

Persuasion NS 26U

Essex, CT

[doncr...@gmail.com]

Hi,

I replaced both my cables earlier this year, admittedly with my mechanic’s help to install new ones. I didn’t have any issues pulling off the binnacle bits, no seized bolts. I followed instructions in Edson manual (see attached), and my added comments are…

 

1. Pulling off the steering wheel makes access to the top of the binnacle much easier. And secure the compass light wire, you don’t want to loose it.
2. After removing the nut on fitting at mid-pedestal below the wheel, I pushed down the starboard throttle cable and pulled it up on the port side of wheel axle, so both cables are together. See photo.
3. I choose to loosen, but not remove, the nuts on the eye bolts where the cables attach to the steering quadrant. Before doing so I measured the exposed threads so when it came time to tighten the nuts back up I had a reference point.
4. With the cables now slack, I lifted the chain off the axle gear. Kept it in place with a chop stick. Wear nitrile gloves, the chain is greasy and  a bit difficult to hold onto. See photo.
5. Then pulled the cables up on the port side. A little tough to do, very tight, but with some wiggling it worked. Important to keep the chain out of the way.
6. After removing the nylon fitting we pulled out the old cables with a string attached to each. The string served as a telegraph to pull the new cables back into place.
7. I measured the length of my cables to be 8 ft, and someone else in the INA group told me the same thing. But the local supplier only had 10ft in stock, so we used these. (SeaStar/Teleflex CCX63310 10ft cables)
8. Take the time to lubricate the steering components while you have everything apart.

 

Replacing the shifter cable saved banging my knuckles every time I put the boat into forward. And makes maneuvering in a marina a little less stressful, highly recommended. I choose to do the throttle at the same time, although the old one seemed okay. The manufactured date on my old cables was 1985, so I think they were due for replacement.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Cheers,

Don

’87 NS30U #369 - Breezin’

Vancouver, BC

 

 

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