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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

26-11-2018, 14:51

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Steering sheaves / pulleys

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Posted By kmacdonald

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

If you up the cable size you more than likely need to up the sheave size also. As the cable size increases, the CRITICAL bending radius increases also. If the sheaves don't meet the minimum radius...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

25-11-2018, 15:41

Replies: 47

Steering sheaves / pulleys

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Posted By kmacdonald

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

Rudder loads and force on the steering cable are two different animals and not the same. Forget the math and copy a well proven Edson design on a similar boat.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

25-11-2018, 15:37

Replies: 47

Steering sheaves / pulleys

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Posted By kmacdonald

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

I know this is a little off topic but is close enough. The Edson "adjustable crossed wire idler" (776AL-4AL) sheave assembly was originally made with a steel base that would rust if the pedestal...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

25-11-2018, 14:00

Replies: 47

Steering sheaves / pulleys

Views: 7,183

Posted By kmacdonald

Re: Steering sheaves / pulleys

Bear Sheaves: Wire Rope Sheaves - Bear Equipment Inc. (https://www.bearequipment.com/)

Make sure you use the correct diameter sheave for the diameter wire you are using. It is CRITICAL to prevent...

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