Rick, thanks, I do not have any "slack" wires, but I can deflect/pull them
about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch; some one had suggested I look at the Edson Utube
video, which I did; they say the 1/2 to 3/4 in. is about right; leaving little
or no play in the wheel. I think I'm good on this one , only 1,001 more things
to do!
Richard
1095 C&C 37 CB Ohio River; Mi 596;
Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Rohwer via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Rick Rohwer <rickroh...@gmail.com>
Sent: Wed, May 6, 2015 12:58 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about steering cables
Richard,
Someone else may chime in with better info, but my question is what you
consider “play”. Does that mean that you can deflect the cable by .5-.75”? or
that the cable hangs that much with no pressure? I would think the second
scenario would not be acceptable. I would also think that you would feel that
in the steering or will at some point. I have adjusted mine to “snug” but mine
is readily available! Thanks for reminding me though as I need to check mine
as well.
Cheers
Rick
C&C 37+ “Paikea”
Poulsbo, WA
On May 5, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Richard N. Bush via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Hi all, in getting ready for spring I noticed some slack in my steering
cables in the area between the quadrant and the sheaves which turn the cable up
into the helm; the play is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch; is there a norm or a standard
rule of thumb for how much, if any flex, or looseness is considered standard,
similar to the tension of an engine belt, (I'm thinking of the 1/2 inch flex
for the alternator belt, etc)? I did tighten up the cable terminal on the
quadrant and that seemed to tighten the cable a bit, but I can only reach on of
the terminals, not both of them...: also, we got in our first sail of the
season last Sunday and there was no noticeable play or slack in the steering
wheel. many thanks to the group for your collective wisdom!
Richard
1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River Mile 596;
Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255
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