When I worked for Edson I gave the following advice relating to Cable tension: Assuming the entire system to be adequately lubricated per Edson guidelines, allow for no more than 1” total cable deflection for each foot of unsupported wire. If the distance between the idler sheave to the contact point on the radial wheel or quadrant is 2’, adjust the cable for no more than 2” total cable deflection while grasping the wire between your fingers and moving it up and down. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram,MA
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2019, at 6:27 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > From Edson (on the last page of this): > https://edsonmarine.com/content/EB381SteeringGuide.pdf > > "STEERING WIRE TENSION To check for proper wire tension, lock the wheel in > position by using the pedestal brake, or by tying off the wheel. Cable > tension is best when you cannot move the quadrant or drive wheel by hand with > the wheel locked in place. Over tightening will greatly reduce the > sensitivity of the system." > > Ken H. > >> On Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 01:56, Allan Hester via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> CNC listers, >> >> I am installing a Raymarine under deck autopilot for my 1989 C&C 35 MK3. >> >> The process required removing the quadrant and steering cables. >> >> Does anybody know how tight the quadrant cables should be? Is there a rule >> of thumb for tension or a specific guide? >> >> Thank you. >> >> AL H. >> Pacific Ranger >> C&C 35 Mk 3 >> Vancouver, BC. >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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