[C320-list] Throttle cable

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My recollection is that I used a large screwdriver with a square shank and then applied extra torque via a wrench on the shank. Also used as much downward force as I could to keep the head from stripping. 

> On Jul 21, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Neil Kornblatt via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>  If you haven't tried already, an impact screwdriver has saved my ass many times. Any battery tool system you use will have an impact screwdriver for sale at a decent price. Just make sure you have a nice new screwdriver bit that fits the screw head perfectly and put all your weight down onto the screwdriver before pulling the trigger. Start with the driver's chock not on "full power" or you chance breaking off the screw head. Good luck! Neil Kornblatt #963 Harmony
>     On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:10:17 AM EDT, islgirl3--- via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
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> I have an issue checking and lubricating the throttle and shift cables. I can't remove the SS screws that hold down the black plastic cover under the compass.
> I tried PB Blaster etc.
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> Any advice?
> RichBarbara Rita 897
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>   On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 9:57 AM, Chris White via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  Scott
> My throttle cable and gear cable housings were both perished at the bend below the deck, visible within the removable housing in the aft cabin.I decided to get local marine engineers to replace both at the same time, and glad I did.It is not an easy job, they finished up dismantling the whole Edson stand.The 'Bowden' cable housings do not bend easily.They also had to fit a new control lever assembly.It took two experienced guys a day and a half to complete the job.
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> Unless you are confident I would employ an engineer who has done this before for this work.
> Regards
> Chris WhiteDandy #449 Catalina 320PooleUK
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>     On Sunday, 16 July 2023 at 20:56:32 BST, Chris Burti via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
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> Scott,
> There are videos on how to replace the brake pads on the Edson pedestal…pretty much what you need to know to get to the cable. Before you go there though, take the cable off the throttle shaft at the front of the engine first and see if it is the cable or the shaft that is the problem.  On # 867, the water pump on the engine splashed water on the mechanism that the cable operates at the front of the engine and it was rusting up. It took a fair amount of penetrating oil and rotating the shaft back and forth with a wrench to free it. Then a liberal application of marine lubricant helped keep from rusting again. After this the cable moved freely.
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> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Formerly, Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
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> From: Scott Westwood via C320-list
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 10:29 AM
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> Subject: [C320-list] Throttle cable
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> Thinking about replacing my throttle cable. Any thoughts or tricks? I was going to first try to pull the inside cable out clean it blow it out, then oil it, then reinsert but getting to the clamp inside the top of the pedestal does not look easy. Then I was looking to see about replacing it but how do you reach all the way down in there to get that pedestal section unmounted?
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