I am trying to replace the shift cable in my Edson pedestal. To do this I need to move the chain off the sprocket. To do this I need to take the tension off the chain. The eye bolt into the quadrant seems to be permanent. I have tried hammering the end coming out of the bottom, tried to turn the eye bolt ( no room) Has anyone done this or have any idea/s. Thanks
Don,
I don't know if we have the same setup, but my marina was able to change the shift cable in my 1976 365 ketch without disturbing the steering cables. If I remember correctly, the old cable had to be sneaked out while turning the wheel to assist in extracting it from tight areas in the pedestal. Probably same technique for negotiating the new cable into position.
Andy
I just did mine. Edson website gives complete instructions, but I needed to remove the chain from the sprocket. Loosened the cable at the radial drive, slipped the cable off the radial and was able to raise the chain enough to allow the cable clamp (held to the rear of the pedestal by a screw below the spindle) to be pulled up and out to be able to release the shift (or throttle) cable. Not easy but do-able. But again, the Edson website instructions are extremely helpful. Jim
Thanks for the input. I read the Edson information prior to my attempt and tried to use the chain to help. No luck and I have been unable to release the tension since the eye bolt threads are fixed in the steering pulley. I will make another effort and hope for the best. Any new ideas would be appreciated.
The eyebolt is not permanent and there is one on each side of the sprocket. If I remember correctly, it is not threaded into the sprocket but has a adjusting nut. I would suggest something like PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench to help break the eyebolt free. Good luck. It is a terrible area to work in.
Just a thought... the eyebolt is on top of the radial drive but the adjusting nuts are on the BOTTOM!!! Maybe you are lookling in the wrong place. Jim