Teleflex question?

Hightower · 06 May 2005, 17:36

How do I part the outer cable from the helm, everyone I speak to says there is a BIG nut to undo, but I've only a spring pin? HELP!!

Its a Safe T helm if that helps

osprey__viper · 06 May 2005, 17:48

Looks like ya might have to loosen the allen bolts andy. Looks like it might have a collar in the helm unit

Martin

ashbypower · 06 May 2005, 18:05

Andy, If memory serves and yes it is failing

The cable end is a push in and retained by the R clip.

Now this sound brutal but have you tried attaching a mole grip and attempting to tap it out?

Good luck with it

Brian

Edit:

Look here http://www.glen-l.com/supplies/teleflex-290.html bottom picture gives a clue.

Hightower · 06 May 2005, 18:11

That's what I've just done, and all that happens is the mole grips are slipping down the coller

.There is a tiny little hole as shown in pic number one, would this be part of the release mechanism?

ashbypower · 06 May 2005, 18:15

Doh!!
I trust youv'e sprayed with a release agent. I'm certain that our's on our old RIB pushed in and the clip retained it. Is it possible to split the casing? The Piccy shows 4 screws, but I guess these could be solid also 'cause of dissimilare metals.

Brian

Hightower · 06 May 2005, 18:20

Didn't want to split it as there are two rivets to drill out before both halfs of the casing come apart, have spayed with WD40 just before the molegrips thing but will try again tomorrow. If I get held up too much I'll take an angle grinder to it, but I'd rather keep it in one peice.

Just off to collect my Hydraulic Steering from the Hovercraft.

Speak to you later Brian and Martin.

Andy

Jackwabbit · 06 May 2005, 18:54

I was nosing around our one the other day, it had a label attached describing how to remove the cable.
1. Remove the R clip
2. Push the tip of the R clip into the small hole
3. While holding it there get someone to turn the wheel
This worked for ours the cable started to come out, looking at yours it looks as if it’s a bit corroded and may need a little persuasion i.e a big hammer.

jwalker · 06 May 2005, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Hightower

... I'll take an angle grinder to it, ...

Yeh, go for it.

It's fekked anyway.

Zippy · 06 May 2005, 23:03

Andy,

That looks identical to the problem i had with mine.

As i was replacing anyway i took the angle grinder option and it worked a treat! i still have no idea how it should come apart but it dont matter not as i have a shiney new one on there!

Be brutal and use the angle grinder but watch out for sparks!!!

Hightower · 06 May 2005, 23:41

I really wanted to keep it, as one day (soon I hope) I'll be upgrading the Hull and sticking all me upgraded bits, like outboard, hyd steering etc, to it. Then I'll get out all my old stuff and stick it back onto the original hull and sell her on the another beginner like I was/am.

On a different light, I saw one of those XS RIBS today for the first time. It was suspended in a cradle at a yard in Old Portsmouth and I got a good view from underneath......Impressive!!

Andy

Andy · 07 May 2005, 08:21

That XS is the uni dive club ... its working out well, shout if you want a spin.

Hightower · 07 May 2005, 09:35

What is it running with Andy? Couldn't see from the angle I was look at.

And YES I would like a little trip sometime PLS.

Andy

jwalker · 07 May 2005, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I really wanted to keep it, ...

Andy, can you not just leave it connected and pull the whole of the cable out of the boat?

Hightower · 07 May 2005, 13:45

I couldn't have pulled the Ram end though all the little twisty corners JW, but I've got it licked now.....It's so easy it silly really!

This morning pulled the helm out of the console far enough to get a good look and there was a hole that is shown in pic one that I placed a short M4 bolt in, I then used an adjustable grip to depress this bolt, so depressing the internal ovoid spring, that intern released the outer cable.

Thanks everyone and apart from the nylon bush which is shot, looks to be in good condition.

Andy

ashbypower · 07 May 2005, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

On a different light, I saw one of those XS RIBS today for the first time. It was suspended in a cradle at a yard in Old Portsmouth and I got a good view from underneath......Impressive!!

Andy

Andy,
Our XS 550 is Brilliant Handles like an F1 and rides like a RR. Ours can be seen inaction on our web site or XS Web site under the 550 link.

Been out in her today and again 2morrow

Brian

Andy · 07 May 2005, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

What is it running with Andy? Couldn't see from the angle I was look at. And YES I would like a little trip sometime PLS.

Andy

It has a 115 Opti on her. I am sure we can arrange a blast one weekend soon. She is very good value for money.

See http://www.badviz.com/Galleries/ClubRib/index.htm

Hightower · 07 May 2005, 22:19

Just seen your Pics, Andy.....Great, I want one! Bet she flys with the 115 on the back. Good looking colour scheme, may be with Yellow wear patches for me

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Brian, you running yours with the 90 or the 135? Be interested about handling/performance if it's the 90 on the back end.