I have a 27 Hunter (1982) with a Edson pedestal steering system. The throttle which is mounted on the right side of pedestal will not hold position and backs off. I have the compass removed and can see the linkage, any ideas how to fix or adjust tension to solve problem.
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You can buy a little clamp that attaches to the cable. Use the set screw to increase tension until the throttle no longer backs off. Of course you can't tighten it too much or......
You can buy a little clamp that attaches to the cable. Use the set screw to increase tension until the throttle no longer backs off. Of course you can't tighten it too much or......
Me too
Mine does too!! I have a 28.5 and it used to only happen at higher RPMs, say want 2800 and it "slides to 2500. One day about two years ago I jammed a sun tan "tube" between the trottle handle and the pedestal as a quick fix. Well it holds the exact RPM I want and makes for a great place for the lotion and at the end of the day it gets stowed. Some day I will get one of those clamps everyone is taking about. Kevin
Mine does too!! I have a 28.5 and it used to only happen at higher RPMs, say want 2800 and it "slides to 2500. One day about two years ago I jammed a sun tan "tube" between the trottle handle and the pedestal as a quick fix. Well it holds the exact RPM I want and makes for a great place for the lotion and at the end of the day it gets stowed. Some day I will get one of those clamps everyone is taking about. Kevin
There is always a tension devise on all stationary
motors throttle linkages. Some were friction plates with screw adjusted pressures, some with wingnuts and some with ratched notches or serated teeth assemblies. If needed, us a mirror to look in the harder to see areas and somewhere between the control handle and fuel control assemble (injector system on diesels or carb on gas)you will find the devise. For example, many lawn mowers use a simple screw controlled pressure plate mounted at the throttle lever assembly itself. This item on your boat could turn out to be something very valuable to know about. Usually at the worst time you could think of, it will require you to hold the throttle in position full time, while in a full blown gale, as you decide to run to the mooring area rather than tack for the next 10 clicks. When you locate the devise carefully adjust it while checking for freedom of movement fore and aft with just a little more resistance. Good hunting, Ray S/V Speedy
motors throttle linkages. Some were friction plates with screw adjusted pressures, some with wingnuts and some with ratched notches or serated teeth assemblies. If needed, us a mirror to look in the harder to see areas and somewhere between the control handle and fuel control assemble (injector system on diesels or carb on gas)you will find the devise. For example, many lawn mowers use a simple screw controlled pressure plate mounted at the throttle lever assembly itself. This item on your boat could turn out to be something very valuable to know about. Usually at the worst time you could think of, it will require you to hold the throttle in position full time, while in a full blown gale, as you decide to run to the mooring area rather than tack for the next 10 clicks. When you locate the devise carefully adjust it while checking for freedom of movement fore and aft with just a little more resistance. Good hunting, Ray S/V Speedy
Bungie Cord
I have sailed three mid-sized Hunters (currently own a 30) and they all had this problem. On one the owner tied a cord from the pedestal guard to loop around the throttle lever. I've rigged a small diameter bungie cord using an electrical wire holder clip to the far side of the pedistal. It puts just the right amount of tension on the throttle, so you can quickly back off if you need to (which a cord won't do), but it also holds it exactly in place at higher RPMs.
I have sailed three mid-sized Hunters (currently own a 30) and they all had this problem. On one the owner tied a cord from the pedestal guard to loop around the throttle lever. I've rigged a small diameter bungie cord using an electrical wire holder clip to the far side of the pedistal. It puts just the right amount of tension on the throttle, so you can quickly back off if you need to (which a cord won't do), but it also holds it exactly in place at higher RPMs.
Use a "cable brake"
I had the same problem with my newly installed Yanmar 2GM20. I solved it by getting a "cable break". A cable break is nothing more than a small (really small!) clamp which you attach to the throttle cable as close to where the cable exits the bottom of the pedastal as possible. The clamp goes around the throttle cable and you tighten a set screw on the clamp until the throttle doesn't creep back any more. It works by "pressing" on the cable and restricting its movement. And yes, you'll have to adjust it every year or so. FWIW, Yanmars have a notoriously strong return spring on the throttle. Ask your yard to order the cable brake - or West Marine or Boat/US, etc.
I had the same problem with my newly installed Yanmar 2GM20. I solved it by getting a "cable break". A cable break is nothing more than a small (really small!) clamp which you attach to the throttle cable as close to where the cable exits the bottom of the pedastal as possible. The clamp goes around the throttle cable and you tighten a set screw on the clamp until the throttle doesn't creep back any more. It works by "pressing" on the cable and restricting its movement. And yes, you'll have to adjust it every year or so. FWIW, Yanmars have a notoriously strong return spring on the throttle. Ask your yard to order the cable brake - or West Marine or Boat/US, etc.
Throttle friction screw
I have a Hunter 27 with an Edson pedestal. There is a set screw to adjust the friction directly on the throttle lever shaft, just on the inside of the bowl. Remove the compass and you should be able to get to it. Good luck. Hans.
I have a Hunter 27 with an Edson pedestal. There is a set screw to adjust the friction directly on the throttle lever shaft, just on the inside of the bowl. Remove the compass and you should be able to get to it. Good luck. Hans.
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