From Edson's "Pedestal Steering Guide" PDF: > STEERING WIRE TENSION > A top quality roller chain to wire steering system can be kept in “as new” > sensitivity by keeping the wire at a correct tension. To check for proper > wire tension, lock the wheel in position by using the pedestal brake, or by > tying off the wheel. Cable tension is best when you cannot move the quadrant > or drive wheel by hand with the wheel > locked in place. Over tightening will greatly reduce the sensitivity of the > system.
I'm just finishing up replacing my steering pedestal and engine control cables, so I've been learning as much of this stuff as possible. Edson's documentation is pretty good, and they've always been extremely helpful on the phone, as well. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Aug 25, 2012, at 8:05 PM, Jake Brodersen wrote: > Jonathan, > > Sorry, my PC has been down for a bit, so this may be late. > > I prefer to take out almost all of the slack. I don't put any real tension > on them. Too much tension will increase the amount of effort needed to turn > the wheel. It may also increase the wear on the rudder bearings. Just my 2 > cents worth. > > Jake > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Indigo > Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:35 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System > > Jake and others, > What is the correct tension on the cables. I replaced mine last year, but > feel I may have them too slack
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