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coldducks
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Initially Posted - 06/01/2004 : 09:12:04

we just replaced our engine control cables over the weekend. after 5 years the throttle and the shifting seemed very stiff. we got the cables from edson. what a difference it made. it has never worked so smoothly. taking the pedestal apart and removing the old cables took about 1/2 hour. replacing them took about an hour. (fishing out the part that we dropped into the pedestal took 5 hours to retrive!!) WORD OF ADVICE, DON'T DROP ANYTHING INTO THE PEDESTAL!!!!

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 06/01/2004 : 14:15:45

I have an Edson system on mine, but the forward/reverse is always very stiff to operate. Any suggestions on how to loosen it up?

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Response Posted - 06/01/2004 : 18:22:48

jay,
we also have the edson system, but the origional cables were supplied with the motor and the remote outboard hookup kit. they were not edson cables.
we actually went to edson, which was about an hour away and bought the cables. they are heavier than the origionals.
according to the edson instructions that came with the cables, you can not lubricate the inside of the cable. and if you experience any stiffness they should be replaced. they claim that the average life of the cable is 5 to 7 years. so if your boat is older than that, you may want to replace them.
and be sure to buy the correct lenght. we bought 10' and it was plenty long enough, but the origional was 12'.
the 10' cables were around $68.00 each. we replaced both so we dont have to open that pedestal up again in the near future.
the job was super easy to do (as long as you dont drop anything inside the pedestal like we did!! hahahahahah) the instructions are crystal clear and easy to follow. you wont believe the difference in the feel of the controls.

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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 : 12:16:38

thanks for the info. My pedestal is only 3 yrs old and has always been stiff on the forward/reverse lever.

I guess I will wait until it is time to change them. Thanks for your help.

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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 : 16:54:39

Holy Smokes... Are the larger cables the steering cables protruding so far into the berth? Do all the pull / pull cables protrude that far or did someone invert your bracket?

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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 : 19:06:19

our cables do not protrude into the berth at all. they are hidden in the bottom of the pedestal and covered with a vinyl snap cover. nothing can be seen at all. i would guess that jay or someone else added the pedestal at some point to his boat. whatever it takes, so long as it works.

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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 : 22:59:32

Concur, looks to me like the bracket is installed upside down. Mine do not protrude and are hidden same as Coldduck's.

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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:00:46

It was installed by the dealer. I always thought that they took up to much room in the berth. Any ideas on how or what to do to "fix" the problem? Frog you mentioned the bracket is up side down? where should it go or be?

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:26:56

You need to take it loose and flip it over. The metal bracket should be in front and up in the hole. If you look at the attached pictures you can see the white hold downs up in the hole with the bracket in front and the cables going aft. You can also call Edson customer service at 508-995-9711 and get there latest catalog and steering technical guide or answer any questions. They are very helpfull.

Forgot to mention there is a large covered foam piece that snaps over it all so you don't bonk you head on the screws and it looks nice also.

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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 : 10:47:19

thanks for all the info. Guess I have a project for the summer. This foam piece you mention, is it something you constructed or did it come from Edson?

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coldducks
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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 : 11:46:04

our boat was ordered with the edson pedestal system at the time we ordered our boat. it was factory installed. i would assume the foam lined vinyl snap cover was supplied by catalina.

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