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Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Engine and Drive Train => Topic started by: edithcollins on March 13, 2017, 03:16:44 PM

Title: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: edithcollins on March 13, 2017, 03:16:44 PM

We have an Atomic 4 gas and v drive.  Does anyone know part numbers and length of cable needed? I thought I saw a thread from a guy who did this work, but I can not find it now.
Many thanks!
Edith

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: Bill1188 on March 13, 2017, 06:09:54 PM

I replaced cable to my MD11c. Off the shelf little longer than original. You can adjust to fit.

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: edithcollins on March 14, 2017, 09:47:00 AM

Thanks Bill.  What cable did you use?

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: Rusty Pelican on March 14, 2017, 12:31:17 PM

Typically Pearson323 have Edson cables.

http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinestore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=217

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: edithcollins on March 14, 2017, 12:59:09 PM

Excellent! thanks! :-*
Am I correct that you follow the instructions on the Edson website to get at the binnacle end of the cable?
Your help is very much appreciated.
EC

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: Bill1188 on March 14, 2017, 01:59:23 PM

Unfortunately, you have to take the binnacle apart down to the levers. Good thing is, you can take that opportunity to clean and lube everything, and inspect the cables for the steering. How the cable attaches, routes, and adjusts is readily apparent.

Title: Re: Has anyone replaced the shifter cable?
Post by: Rusty Pelican on March 15, 2017, 12:10:30 PM

Correct, and while you are at it, replace the wheel brake.
BTW: when you remove the compass from the binnacle, mark the binnacle and compass so it gets realigned correctly