S2 11A - Locked throttle and gear shift

[Halvern]

Got the boat home at limited throttle. Took the pedestal apart and found both levers frozen in place. Shop person was able to press handles out of housing. When I put new bushing onto throttle shaft it would bind at 2/3rd's the. way. Took a metal straight edge and verified that the shaft has a slight bend.
Question: How can I take the bend out of a S/S shaft? Don't want to pound on it as it will flatten the shaft and then never go back into the bushing.
Thanks Hal

 

[Mark Maulden]

I believe Edson has all the parts you might need..

 

[Halvern]

Just the ring is $440

 

[jviss]

Question: How can I take the bend out of a S/S shaft?

Do you have a hydraulic press, or even a drill press? You can put the shaft on V-blocks, or even just some kind of spacers, and press down on it, with the bend "up." (I have done this with a windlass axel.). Test by rolling it on a flat surface.

 

[Halvern]

I thank you. It worked. I was looking for my wire wheel brass knock-off hammer. With your help I just may understand a little more mechanical. From pedestals to water tanks and more, it's a fun process. Thanks

 

[Halvern]

I got the throttle shaft tweaked in line and after having buffed the ring and repainted it. Both levers installed and pedestal assembled. I broke the bakelite handle on the shift lever so i'm watching for a nice wood handle with a half inch hole. Now i'm going to feel safer being to actually power the boat. Thanks