Morse Control riddle...

[Akestor]

I want to replace the reverse gear 33C cable, but I cannot remove it from the hanger. The clips on the hangers turn only counter-clockwise which doesn't make sense...( there is a stop at the edge of each clip stopping clockwise motion). I can't figure out how the cable was installed on the hanger nor how it can be removed...Is anyone familiar with this??

 

[Poignard]

You need to push the rotating clip forward a bit and then turn it

 

[scottie]

Soaking in penetrating oil and washing corrosion will make a difference

 

[Akestor]

You need to push the rotating clip forward a bit and then turn it

Hi, by forward which direction do you mean looking at my pic? counterclockwise or clockwise?

 

[Akestor]

Soaking in penetrating oil and washing corrosion will make a difference

Clips do turn they are not seized. The problem is the welded "stop" on the clips. The clip can't move clockwise because of the stop, and can't move counterclockwise either because the cable is in.

 

[Praxinoscope]

looking at your photo you can see a small ‘pimple’ on the clip this is what keeps the clip closed, if you push the clip with the ‘pimple’ forward (away from the photo point of view) the clip should then be free to rotate clockwise as seen again from he photo point of view.

 

[scottie]

they may not seem to be able to move but that is how they work
you rotate them to remove the cable
disconnect the cable ends bot take photos first
your control is old and may not work as expected
be careful if you disconnect the throttle cable as it must go back as it is attached to function properly

 

[Poignard]

What's the date?

 

[Akestor]

looking at your photo you can see a small ‘pimple’ on the clip this is what keeps the clip closed, if you push the clip with the ‘pimple’ forward (away from the photo point of view) the clip should then be free to rotate clockwise as seen again from he photo point of view.

Do you mean the clip should be pushed slightly down before it can turn right? ( looking at the new pic?)

 

[Akestor]

What's the date?

It is on a Westerly Longbow from 1972

 

[scottie]

What's the date?

I suspect that someone is less than fluent in English giving rise to your comment or extremely able

 

[scottie]

Do you mean the clip should be pushed slightly down before it can turn right? ( looking at the new pic?) View attachment 154115

Practice on the empty one but I would push DOWN where it says right

 

[PCUK]

The stainless rod beneath the clip is stopping it opening. Bend the clip out of the way if you can't turn it.

 

[Praxinoscope]

Re #9 yes, push in direction of arrow down then clip should rotate in direction of arrow right, you may find the clip is tight from corrosion so WD40 or other easing oil may be needed.

 

[Akestor]

Re #9 yes, push in direction of arrow down then clip should rotate in direction of arrow right, you may find the clip is tight from corrosion so WD40 or other easing oil may be needed.

That makes sense, I will try this today and come back with a photo of the underside of the clip If not able to progress, thanks.

 

[PCUK]

Happy April the first everyone!

 

[Boathook]

Practise on the empty clip. It looks like the shiny 'pipe' is stopping the clip from moving 'down' using your first picture.

 

[Akestor]

Practise on the empty clip. It looks like the shiny 'pipe' is stopping the clip from moving 'down' using your first picture.

The shiny pipe is the helm wheel. I just temporarily hung the plate there to take the photo

 

[davidmh]

You need to get the pip on her lever to go under the fork. Try putting a screwdriver between the lever and the fork and the lever should move with a gentle tap from a hammer.
DavidMH

 

[Akestor]

Re #9 yes, push in direction of arrow down then clip should rotate in direction of arrow right, you may find the clip is tight from corrosion so WD40 or other easing oil may be needed.

Ok that worked! not pushing with the finger but gently with a screwdriver. Couldn't imagine that the lever could slightly flex so the pimple goes under the fork, thanks!