Hi David, My only (marginally useful) advice is to use a Dremel instead of a hacksaw. It's really tight down there. --Bob M
On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 7:26 PM, David Paine via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks for the very useful input Bob and Rod, > > I used a mirror and it looks like exactly like what Rod describes -- a > strap bolted with two 7/16' hex bolts screwed into threaded holes. Bob's > linear actuator (is that a Pololu motor controller?) is brilliant and > would save the horrible feed-through the stainless tube brace problem but, > for heck's sake, it shouldn't be this hard! The real problem is that > there is no clearance for a socket between the hexbolt head and the > eyestrap and, even if there were, there is no room between the engine and > the bracket for the wrench. I am going to try hacksawing through the > eyestrap that bolts the cable to the "L" to give a bit more room to fit a > small open wrench (though the room to move is very limited). To move the > engine out of the way would be a nightmare so I am going to lose more > knuckle skin before I resort to that! > > Best, > > David > > > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 7:06 PM, bobmor99 . via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi David, >> Not exactly helpful but the shift linkage failure was the penultimate >> last straw in the relationship with my Atomic 4. >> My remedy was a linear actuator controlled with a trim pot from the helm. >> It was pretty cool until the A4 had a lot more problems. >> I've gone electric since; an imperfect but so far reliable solution. >> >> Pics of the retired linear actuator: >> >> >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0btSA_J8otuOEx2Q1RYM0R3UlE/view?usp=sharing >> >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0btSA_J8otuM1JmaFJRS0M3RjQ/view?usp=sharing >> >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0btSA_J8otuS3BxVmVDVXRlbjA/view?usp=sharing >> >> Here's the solar array that's helping charge my batteries: >> >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0btSA_J8otua091R1dRbDFWMDA/view?usp=sharing >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Rod Randow via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> I replaced my shift cable on my C&C 33-1 a few years ago when I had my >>> engine out for a rebuild. If I remember correctly, the cable is attached to >>> the vertical side of the welded L angle with a omega shaped fitting. There >>> are two bolts holding the piece. I believe the angle piece was tapped >>> for the bolts. The omega piece has a concave “V” which fits into a groove >>> on the cable end. I not sure the cable is replaceable without lifting >>> the engine -- let me know if it is possible. >>> >>> >>> Make sure you get a cable with the same "throw"? as the old one. I had >>> to recondition the old yoke because I could not find a replacement. >>> >>> >>> >>> There is more fun at the other end (cockpit) when it’s time to attach >>> and adjust the cable. I disassembled the cable “tubes” from the binnacle to >>> accomplish this. >>> >>> >>> Rod Randow >>> >>> C&C33-1 >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 11:51 AM, David Paine via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I have to replace the shift cable on my C&C33-1 and it is proving to be >>>> troublesome. I have the original atomic 4 with the v-drive so the >>>> transmission is located in the front. The red jacket 64CC series cable >>>> comes from the helm, under the cockpit sole and beneath the engine and >>>> attaches to a piece that is welded to the steel engine mount rail. The >>>> trouble is that the cable clamp is inaccessible in the space between the >>>> engine sump and the engine mount stringers. It is looking like I will >>>> either have to (1) cut the welded piece off and put together an alternative >>>> mount or (2) move the engine to allow access to the hidden clamp. Both >>>> are fraught! It would help if I could see (I'll try a dentist's mirror >>>> tonight) how the clamp functions -- is it a single screw or something >>>> else? Any insight would be much appreciated! >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >>>> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >>> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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