[C320-list] 320 MK II Steering Console

[Doug Treff]

In addition to Stephen's description, I offer the following ideas. Take a rag and carefully slide it along the areas of exposed cables, looking for meat-hooks (broken strands of cable). If you find any, the whole cable / chain assembly needs to be replaced before you have a steering failure from a broken cable.

Edson video part 1: https://youtu.be/270dLsfbR3M
Edson video part 2: https://youtu.be/rRsd6uhFWJM

Edson inspection checklist and parts list:
https://edsonmarine.com/content/EB-372-14_Steering_Inspection.pdf


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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019, at 1:30 AM, Joe Luciano wrote:
> Stephen,
> 
> I just did this about a week ago on my 2005 C320.  There are some 
> excellent YouTube videos put out by Edson that will walk you through 
> the steps.  But, basically, you remove the compass for access to the 
> inside of the binnacle.  You remove 4 screws to take off a cover plate 
> and the chain is right there.  I was pleasantly surprised at how easy 
> the 4 access screws were to take out to achieve access.  The earlier 
> model Edson binnacles had problems with stainless screws going into 
> aluminum threads and binding up terrible.  These screws were not 
> stainless and had what looked like some sort of graphite lubricant on 
> them that allowed them to come right out.  I used light winch oil on my 
> chain which looked like new.  I also used a cheap plastic syringe that 
> I bought in the West System epoxy section of our local West Marine 
> store to inject grease through the open hole in the top of the sleeve 
> bearing of the steering wheel.  This bearing sits just behind the 
> chain.  Lubrication finished and put back together in reverse order.  
> 
> In addition, I took some of the play out of my steering wheel via 
> snugging up the cables on the quadrant below the binnacle.  There is 
> another excellent YouTube video from Edson that explains the simple 
> steps for doing that job as well.  Hardest part is climbing down 
> through the aft port side access to get to everything.  Have to say 
> though, these two jobs went smoother than I expected, and got both jobs 
> done in about an hour and a half.  I had fully expected it was going to 
> take 4 plus hours and alot of swearing to get through it…..  I highly 
> recommend those videos!  Best of luck.
> 
> Joe Luciano
> Second Wind - #1044
> Anacortes, WA
> 
> > On Apr 28, 2019, at 9:39 PM, Stephen Cox <scox at timmin.com> wrote:
> > 
> >> Has any member in the association accessed their steering 
> >> gear to lubricate the chain and bearings?  If so - could you 
> >> advise how you got access to the chain.  Did you remove the 
> >> compass?  Did you take out the Yanmar instruments in 
> >> addition?  Is there a secret way to open up the Edson 
> >> Console?  I'm sure there must be a way to access the chain drive and
> >> lubricate the steering mechanism   Is there a specific manual from
> >> Edson?... I would appreciate any assistance from the group.
> >> 
> > 
> > On my C320 MKII you do not remove the compass to get access to the steering
> > gear.  There are six screws that hold the Yanmar instrument panel to the
> > console.  Remove these and then you can tilt the panel back and gain access to
> > the steering chain drive and mechanism.  When putting the screws back only
> > tighten enough to get a seal around the panel.  If you over tighten you will
> > induce curvature in the panel and crack the panel from the screw hole to the
> > edge, especially the four corner screws.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Stephen Cox
> > 
> > TEGWEN
> > C320 MKII #1141 
> > 
> 
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