Posted by svbagatelle (svbagatelle@…>)
Once a year I have to remove the cable, and put a graphite based
lock lubricant down the cable on both ends, pull it back and forth a
number of times, and reinstall. This is not very difficult, you
just have to remove the set screw behind the panel in the cockpit,
and also the one at the engine. It is necessary to remove the cable
because otherwise you cannot put lubricant far enough down the cable
at the engine end.
Removing is easier than reinstalling it once I’m done lubricating,
because though I try to feed it back along the fuel tank, the cable
usually gets stuck some place. So I end up removing the plywood over
the fuel tank, running the cable as straight as possible, and
reinstalling the plywood.
I used to remove the cable from its sheath to lubricate, but
quickly found that you could not get it back in because the end near
the engine was kinked, due to having been screwed to the engine
fitting. So when I did so I had to buy a new cable. Usually just
putting the cable horizontal frees it up enough that you can move it
a little, and with the lubrication after a few tries it moves easily
once again.
When I lay up the boat I put tape around the engine stop in the
cockpit, hoping that it will help keep out moisture. But I usually
end up having to do as described above anyway.
Paul
1987 F30 “Bagatelle”