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 contac
>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 dri
I tighten mine until there is very little slop in the wheel. I don't think
there needs to be much tension. Doug Mountjoy Sv Rebecca Leah LF39Port Orchard
YC wa.
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