[C320-list] Edson Pedestal Maintenance - Compass Removal

[Don Johnson]

My thanks to John and Warren!

Don Johnson

> On Jul 1, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I may be a tad late in replying as we've been away and just had house guests. Pedestal maintenance is relatively easy as long as you don't have to remove any of the mechanical parts. Get the info sheet from Edson, it is very helpful, and check-out their website.
> 
> As for removing the compass, it is easy. First, take off the rotating cover. Put a piece of tape over the joint between the compass and the pedestal, draw a vertical line over the tape. Cut the tape where it covers the joint. This will give you a good reference point for re-installing the compass. Remove the (4??) screws and the compass should lift out. If the compass internal lights are connected, you will have to deal with this. Mine were not connected, so the compass lifted out. You may then remove the screws that hold the compass mount to the pedestal. Do the tape thing here on the joint as well. Now you have room to access, lube, and adjust the shift and speed arms. There is a youtube vid from Edson that is a must-see if you intend to remove parts inside the pedestal. This is not for the faint  -of-heart. Carefully plan, and execute with care.
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> In re-installing the compass, I used push/pull bullet connectors to make future removal easier. Be sure to mount the female connector on the positive side of the wire from the battery as it is protected. Also use a dielectric grease to retard corrosion and make future removal easier. 
> 
> We had a bubble in the compass. I found a source in Annapolis that could service the compass. That was years ago and have had no problems since.
> 
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Johnson [mailto:donjohn64 at att.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:52 PM
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> Subject: [C320-list] Edson Pedestal Maintenance - Compass Removal
> 
> I am doing maintenance on the Edson pedestal on one of the early boats (Hull #53) for the first time.  I have lubed the wire in the bottom half, & am going to lube the bearings and chain in the top of the pedestal next.  To access the bearings and chain, it requires the compass to be removed.  Has anyone removed their compass & can you provide some guidance nohow to do that do that?  Thanks much!
> 
> Don Johnson
> #53