Re: catalina27-talk: Universal Diesel throttle tension

[Rudolph S. Behar]

All, No doubt the permanent coating is the best idea, but another that seems to work, that is easily available, and that can be used with any stainless to aluminum bolting is to coat each bolt going in with Slipeeze (available from West).  Three years later, bolts I coated that way come out  easily.  Moreover, it appears that some of the bolts on my 27 year old boat were at some time coated that way and some were not, when in the history of the boat I can't determine. But some bolts came out without difficulty and some  simply would not come out:  they needed to be drilled out.  Corrosion was obvious on the latter. Rudy B. Phoenix, #2237 Pasadena, MD a small ps:  a  meaningful holiday, a hopeful new year, and good sailing is the wish of  me to all. (That includes power boaters and Hunter sailors.) RSB John Oppenheimer wrote: Yes, getting the four screws out was difficult. I used "liquid wrench," a hammer, and lots of patience. But finally got the four of them out. Edson now sells replacement bolts with a permanent coating which "eliminate the galvanic reaction between stainless and aluminum." (Edson #817-3.5) I will order some soon! But once I got in, I find that my control does not have the tension adjustment screw. There is only a dent in the aluminum casting where the screw should be! I have sent e-mail to Edson to see if I can upgrade my throttle control by drilling and taping the location. John C27TR #5956 Austin, TX Harvey Rosenberg wrote: Hi Bob is absolutely correct about the compass bolts. You will probably ruin the bolts head slots in trying to get them out. Edson used to give replacement bolts out free. Ortder them anyhow and grease them with silicone grease. Before taking the compass out, take a piece of tape and put it from the pedestal housing to the binnacle housing, cutting it at the joint, so you can correctly realign the compass when you reinstall. Then, if your compass is hardwired, put in a 2 wire connector. You should be lubricating the innards of the steering gear annually. In the northern climates, it's wise to take the compass out during the winter. Then, with the bolts lubed and the tape and a tightening of the throttle, it's a 15 minute job each year. If tighting the throttle screw doesn't help, use a piece of velcro tape. ------ Original Message ------ *Received: *Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:04:01 PM EST *From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Subject: *Re: catalina27-talk: Universal Diesel throttle tension I had the same problem as well. The below explanation is correct. The 'Pain the the Butt' is removing the compass and getting at the small tension screw along the throttle shaft INSIDE the pedestal. This is the screw that adjusts the throttle tension. Once you remove the compass, the 4 screws mentioned below may be frozen. Spray them (from inside the pedestal) at the pedestal attachment points with CRC-656 and let it sit for a day or so. Then try to loosen them. Snapping these bolts will ruin your day ! Bob "Eileen" 1984 #5641.