T&T: Synchronizers

[Albin43SDtr]

'Lo All,

I had a problem that may have been related to what Ron wrote about, 
but it was not the Glendinning that was causing the problem.

At 08:51 AM 1/4/2007, ron barr wrote:
>On this subject has anyone had problems with stiff throttles after
>installing a Glendinning? My slave throttle seems very stiff now - of course
>this is only when the synchronizer is disengaged otherwise it wouldn't be
>used. However the Morse cable does run through the Glendinning at all times
>of course. I have tried changing them and lubrication. Maybe there is
>something I have overlooked?

My problem was in the throttle quadrants/bases. Two screws, one on 
each throttle (port and starboard) had slipped, causing both 
throttles to bind a little. At first, I thought it was like me, 
getting old and just naturally stiff in the joints, then it got a 
little worse and minor surgery was indicated. I first took both upper 
helm bases apart and found nothing wrong, but I did oil the cable and 
mechanism. I then took off the upper helm's cables from the lower 
quadrant and found that the lower throttles were now completely free 
to move. Upon reattaching the upper helm's cables, I noticed that the 
"throw" of both throttles was very close to vertical when the 
throttles were in mid range - which was essentially locking up both 
throttles. After analyzing the construction/adjustments, I re-set the 
position of the throws and re-tightened the setting screws. The 
throttles now are free.

Ron, the (minimum) radii of the various bends in the "tach" and 
throttle cables are quite critical. Are the throttle cables installed 
so that the radii are greater than the minimum recommended? An easy 
check is to disconnect each end and see if the individual cables are 
free to move. The Glendinning should impose minimal resistance. Good luck.


Take care and be safe.

Wayne
M/V Celestial
Albin43 Sundeck