David, I’m not a huge fan of spraying lubricant down inside the cable sheathing as it tends to only mask the problem rather than solve it. Teleflex engine control cables are somewhat different than the control cables on bicycles and motorcycles in that they use a stiff solid steel rod as the actuating mechanism as opposed to a flexible twisted wire core. Between the core and plastic external jacket is a wound steel sleeve that gives the jacket some strength. The better cables also insert a Teflon sleeve in between the core and cover of the cable and are generally self lubricating. If the cables are oriented in a straight line, there is very little friction between the sheathing and the inside cable core. But our cables make multiple bends on the routing between engine controls and the engine/ transmission and wear occurs at the bends. The cable jacket is more likely to wear INSIDE the cable where the cable bends than the solid steel rod that moves back and forth. Unfortunately, you can’t look inside the cable to see where the wear is occurring. Squirting some goop down inside the cables also doesn’t solve the problem of corrosion within the cable housing, it simply creates a slicker surface between two rusty or worn components. I know what most of you are saying, “Aren’t the cables made with stainless? Why would they rust?”. The answer is Yes but stainless steel in an environment with no oxygen can still rust and corrode.
It is rare that the cables themselves break, but instead the common failure points are the cable clamps, the cable clevis end in side the pedestal, or the screw that connects the shift or throttle lever to the engine control shafts. Any of the above will occur when you least want it to happen, such as pulling into a dock in a 20kt crosswind. I’d recommend avoiding a band aid fix and not waiting for the component to fail to fix it. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Blair via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:36 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Blair <dblair...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Shift and gas control on C&C 29 Somewhere I picked up a spray can of Cable Lubricant (?Motorcycle shop, maybe). I took off the binnacle and could reach down to spray onto the cable and gave enough to trickle down inside the sheath. Seemed to free them up quite a bit so have forgotten about changing out the cables for now. Simple, cheap and worth a try. Cheers From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2016 4:08 PM To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Shift and gas control on C&C 29 Most of the control cables are replaceable with teleflex cables available at many chandlers. I suggest removing the old ones first to get an idea of the length. When you remove then make sure to pull a fish tape in their place for easy reinstall. I needed to remove my steering pedestal in order to properly access the cables. You might be able to jimmy them without this step. If you do it is a great time to replace your steering chain and cable. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Nov 9, 2016 6:21 PM, "Escale Nautique - Rédaction via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Hi everybody, My gaz and shift control levers are becoming harder and harder to use on my C&C 29 (1984) My wife is unable to use the shifting lever, too stiff. Is there someting to do about it? Did one of you change the cables? I’m considering buying an ACTU Spinlock control and relocate thes controls elsewhere. Thanks for the help Michel Sacco Éditeur/Publisher L'Escale Nautique 535 route de la Montagne Notre-Dame-du-Portage Québec, Canada G0L 1Y0 Téléphone 418 863 5055 <tel:418%20863%205055> Télécopie 418 860 4674 <tel:418%20860%204674> redact...@escalenautique.qc.ca <mailto:redact...@escalenautique.qc.ca> www.escalenautique.qc.ca <http://www.escalenautique.qc.ca> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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