Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Dave via CnC-List]

Bingo, saddle clamp in locker.  Couldn't believe it when I first saw it, seems 
crude.  Mine is fairly tight and always left me wondering if two (each less 
tight) would be preferable.  Can't help thinking there's got to be a better 
way

Dave



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There should be a saddle clamp on the throttle cable inside the STBD cockpit 
locker, near the companionway. Tighten it down to provide more resistance in 
the cable. I have seen several C 33ii boats with this and I know the tartan 
35 has the same config. I suspect this was an Edson solution.


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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Jake Brodersen via CnC-List]

Lee,

 

I have a small clamp over my throttle cable that keeps it from slipping.  It 
needs a tweak every couple years, but is very reliable and cheap.

 

Jake

 

Jake Brodersen

C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”

Hampton VA

 

 

 

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Subject: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

 

Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It 
falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the engine, 
but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C 33-2?  Or is 
there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold it at higher RPM.

 

Thanks,

Lee

Kookaburra 1985 33-2

Kenosha, WI

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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List]

I tried adjusting the friction screw on our 30-2 edson and resorted to
bungee after not finding the sweet spot...if there is one.

   - Without the bungee, the throttle settles back to about 2400rpm, but
   doesn't go lower than that.
   - Lower throttle positions stay where I leave them.
   - I need the bungee to hold it at 2800-3200rpm. The bungee won't speed
   it up, even from idle, but it adds resistance so that it won't slip back
   either.

The small bungee works surprising well and I would *almost* never advocate
for redneck engineering solutions.

KD

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 1:55 PM ahycrace--- via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I put a small clam cleat on the pedestal and use a small pc of rope. It
> always stays put.
>
> Gary Kolc
>
>
>
>  mike amirault via CnC-List  wrote:
> > There should be a saddle clamp on the throttle cable inside the STBD
> cockpit locker, near the companionway. Tighten it down to provide more
> resistance in the cable. I have seen several C 33ii boats with this and I
> know the tartan 35 has the same config. I suspect this was an Edson
> solution.
>
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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[ahycrace--- via CnC-List]

I put a small clam cleat on the pedestal and use a small pc of rope. It always 
stays put.

Gary Kolc



 mike amirault via CnC-List  wrote: 
> There should be a saddle clamp on the throttle cable inside the STBD cockpit 
> locker, near the companionway. Tighten it down to provide more resistance in 
> the cable. I have seen several C 33ii boats with this and I know the tartan 
> 35 has the same config. I suspect this was an Edson solution.

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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[mike amirault via CnC-List]

There should be a saddle clamp on the throttle cable inside the STBD cockpit 
locker, near the companionway. Tighten it down to provide more resistance in 
the cable. I have seen several C 33ii boats with this and I know the tartan 
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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List]

Lee,

The solution Edson came up with to overcome the return spring on the throttle 
rack is to drill and tap a ¼”x20 hole in the engine control boss (on model 816 
and 870 controllers) and install a set screw that bears down on the delrin 
sleeve that the throttle lever shaft rides through.  This provides enough 
friction to keep the cable in place.  I believe it became a standard item 
sometime in the mid nineties.  In their instructions 
<http://www.edsonmarine.com/support/PDFs/installation/EB396EngineControlInstr.PDF>
 , it is referred to as a throttle friction adjuster.  Morse 33 cables are not 
able to be lubricated.  They have an inside Teflon jacket which allows the 
solid wire cable to move inside the cable assembly.  If there were a means of 
lubing the cable, it would only tend to make your cable slip inside the jacket 
at ALL RPMs.

 

Because Half Magic, my 1983 LF35 has a model 727 engine control (with the two 
SS tubes that sit aft of the pedestal and engine controls up and down on either 
side of the pedestal), the builder or PO installed an external cable clamp 
outside the cable below deck where the clamp could actually crimp down on the 
cable jacket creating friction.  Seems to work so far, but I’m sure it isn’t 
the best overall for cable longevity.

I’ll try to dig up a photo of it next time I’m on the boat.

Chuck Gilchrest

S/V Half Magic

1983 LF 35

Padanaram, MA

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Cc: Lee Rosenbaum <rosenbau...@gmail.com>
Subject: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

 

Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It 
falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the engine, 
but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C 33-2?  Or is 
there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold it at higher RPM.

 

Thanks,

Lee

Kookaburra 1985 33-2

Kenosha, WI

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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Indigo via CnC-List]

My 35-3 (1983) Edson pedestal contains a bolt that applies pressure on the part 
of the throttle lever inside the pedestal. I did away with an external cable 
clamp as the clamp had over time broken the cable outer sleeve causing the 
cable to rust up and jam. The downside to the bolt in the pedestal is that I 
have to take off the compass housing to get at it in order to make adjustments. 

--
Jonathan
Indigo C 35III
SOUTHPORT CT

> On May 24, 2016, at 12:16, Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It 
> falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the engine, 
> but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C 33-2?  Or 
> is there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold it at higher 
> RPM.
> 
> Thanks,
> Lee
> Kookaburra 1985 33-2
> Kenosha, WI
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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

There should be a little clamp on the cable - can be tightened which
squeezes the cable and keeps it from falling.

Gary

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Cc: Robert Boyer <dainyr...@icloud.com>; Lee Rosenbaum
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

I've been using a bungee cord to hold my throttle for the entire 31 years
I've owned my boat.  It's simple and reliable!

Bob

Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
Email: dainyr...@icloud.com
Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)

> On May 24, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It
falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the
engine, but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C
33-2?  Or is there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold it
at higher RPM.
> 
> Thanks,
> Lee
> Kookaburra 1985 33-2
> Kenosha, WI
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Contributions are greatly appreciated!

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Re: Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Robert Boyer via CnC-List]

I've been using a bungee cord to hold my throttle for the entire 31 years I've 
owned my boat.  It's simple and reliable!

Bob

Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
Email: dainyr...@icloud.com
Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)

> On May 24, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It 
> falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the engine, 
> but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C 33-2?  Or 
> is there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold it at higher 
> RPM.
> 
> Thanks,
> Lee
> Kookaburra 1985 33-2
> Kenosha, WI
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Stus-List Throttle Cable Adjustment

[Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List]

Having an issue with my throttle cable not staying at RPM above 2,000.  It
falls right after I let go. I can set it higher when moving it at the
engine, but not at the helm.  How does one adjust the cable on a 1985 C
33-2?  Or is there a way to oil the cable?  PO used a bungee cord to hold
it at higher RPM.

Thanks,
Lee
Kookaburra 1985 33-2
Kenosha, WI
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