cd28 edson pedestal steering repair

[russell dunn]

i'm replacing the throttle assebmbly and throttle lever as the rubber lever disintegrated and the new metal lever has a different size screw. therefore the assembly had to be replaced.

question: what keeps the assembly from sliding in and out of the pedastal? i'll call edon monday, but was hoping to sail sunday. it appears the assembly arm going thru the pedastal has a groove, possibly for a retaining washer?

thank you



rdunncpa@cpafla.com

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Captain Dunn,

I also replaced the metal throttle lever on Hanalei. I don't remember drilling out the screw hole, I simply tapped it to the same thread as the new screw. It was a bit of a problem, as the tap wrench wouldn't clear. So, I did it with a pair of locking pliers by hand! It took some time, use a LOT of lubricant, but it did finally work. I did NOT remove the shaft! Too much trouble. If the only problem is the lever, I'd tap it in place. If you must replace the cables, go to Edsons' web site, they have very good instructions there, or search the site for Edson, you should pick up a lot of previous posts I wrote about this.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30 "1"

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30 "1"

[russell dunn]

thank you. i found the set screw underneath the pedastal housing which, when screwed in, holds the assembly in place by being inserting in the groove. this stops the lateral sliding of the assebly.

Captain Dunn,

I also replaced the metal throttle lever on Hanalei. I don't remember drilling out the screw hole, I simply tapped it to the same thread as the new screw. It was a bit of a problem, as the tap wrench wouldn't clear. So, I did it with a pair of locking pliers by hand! It took some time, use a LOT of lubricant, but it did finally work. I did NOT remove the shaft! Too much trouble. If the only problem is the lever, I'd tap it in place. If you must replace the cables, go to Edsons' web site, they have very good instructions there, or search the site for Edson, you should pick up a lot of previous posts I wrote about this.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30 "1"

rdunncpa@cpafla.com

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Captain Dunn,

I never saw it! Eyes are getting a little slack as one gets older. Is the set screw right under the round sleeve that the shaft passes through? It's good to know though, if I ever have to change the lever arm again, or maybe somebody else can use the information. It will be much easier to drill it out on a drill press and then tap it while held in a vise. Stainless steel is a B@#%* to work with at best. While you have it out, grease it good, but I think the shaft is in a plastic sleeve, isn't it?

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei
CDSOA "1"

[Chris Scheck]

I tried replacing the original red plastic throttle with the new S/S handle from Edson too. I spent at least an hour -- no exaggeration -- tapping the hole with plenty of oil. Only then did I find out that the hole wouldn't work with the new handle. The handle hits the pedestal guard. I put a straight 2" machine screw in the hole and it works fine. I'd still like to use that nice Edson handle, but I don't know what to do. Install a new shaft? Drill and tap a new hole 30 degrees off of the original? It also seems like the new handle is much bigger than it needs to be, especially after using my 2" screw for a season. Does Edson have a smaller handle that I have overlooked?



cscheck@aol.com

[russell dunn]

Captain Dunn,

I never saw it! Eyes are getting a little slack as one gets older. Is the set screw right under the round sleeve that the shaft passes through? It's good to know though, if I ever have to change the lever arm again, or maybe somebody else can use the information. It will be much easier to drill it out on a drill press and then tap

yep, the screw comes thru the plastic sleeve and get into the groove on the metal arm inserted into the plastic sleeve. they give you a new plastic sleeve with the new assembly arm, but i didn't need to replace it.


it while held in a vise. Stainless steel is a B@#%* to work with at best. While you have it out, grease it good, but I think the shaft is in a plastic sleeve, isn't it?

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei
CDSOA "1"

rdunncpa@cpafla.com