[C320-list] accelerator cable

[JJ Morrison]

This job is not trivial but it can be done with some patience and the following is the basic idea. You need to take off the compass from the top of the binnacle and then undo the 4 bolts attaching the binnacle to the cockpit floor. You will need 2 folks to accomplish this. With the binnacle free you can undo the keeper bolt inside the binnacle which keeps the shifter and throttle cables clear of the steering gear. The steering gear is still attached to the binnacle so you just need to lie it down in the cockpit.  Cables are then easily removed and replaced. I replaced both cables while I had it apart about $40 each as I recall.Good luckJohnM1999#574

> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 11:42:03 -0700
> From: lorasalum at yahoo.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] accelerator cable
> 
> Our cable has either come loose or broke as we have no shifting at the helm but can manually shift below.  Anyone have any experience in replacing the cable from the pedestal to the engine.  1995 320 with westerbeke engine