[C320-list] Throttle Cable stiff

[John morrison]

There is a nylon grabber clamp inside the binnacle tube which keeps the shifter/throttle cables away from the steering cables. The easiest way to get at that clamp is to take the binnacle off the cockpit floor. It can be done from the top after the compass is removed, but is very difficult. You need 1” diameter arms 3’ long  with many articulations! It is a bit of a job getting the four bolts from the binnacle mount on the floor
, but once done the rest of the job is easy pesy.
JohnM
1999#574
> On May 31, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Scott I've only had my compass off one time to lubricate the steering chain (yes, same to get to the throttle cable).  It was not difficult, but I was surprised that the whole pedestal got very "wobbly" when it was disassembled.  My concern was that the pedestal tubes moved around a lot and I was concerned about leaks at the base.  
> The next time I open the top of the pedestal (soon) I intend to try to tie some lines around the tubes extending to the stanchions or winches to try to help keep them more stable as I work inside it. 
> I'm interested if any others have comments/suggestions about this.
> Dave Hupe1994 C320 (#32)
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>  On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 9:18 AM, Scott Westwood<scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:   I have a '98 C320 and the throttle cable needs lubing.  I assume I have to take the Compass housing off to get at the top portion?  The rest is easy access.  
> Doesn't look too difficult to do. (ignorance?)  I just want to be sure before I take anything apart around the pedestal housing.
> Any input?
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> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794