[2savage]

Didn't have much success using a socket threaded over the cable to release the cable from the body. Anyone have any other techniques?

 

[wsg_iii]

I used a 13mm flare nut wrench. Put it on, gave it a twist and voila.

You could also try using a nylon wire tie (zip tie). Cinch it down but leave a little room to start pushing the retainer through. Then, as you push it through the wire tie should slide off.

Good luck,
Walter.

 

[Brendan]

I used a screwdriver or 2 to press the "arms" in so that they'd clear the hole in the body. Took a little work, but all said I think it took me 20 minutes to do both sides.

Brendan

 

[Wayne Presley]

I used a 12pt 1/2 box end wrench, only to a minute.

 

[DevilDog]

2Savage
I used a small zip tie around the cable to collapse the "arms" slipped right out.

 

[2savage]

Thanks all. Fore armed with all these techniques I sense victory.

Devildog, I love your idea; think I'll try that first. By the way, I also have a 36 foot sailboat called 'Savage' that I race in Long Island Sound. If you're ever in the area you should come race with us.

2Savage

 

[Luke Z]

savage are you racing in the offsoundings race to greenport this weekend?

MDFF

[ September 12, 2002, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: mdfirefighter ]

 

[n559br]

I used a 17 year old. Much easier on me and he got to do all the griping.

 

[2savage]

Not doing offsoundings. The yard just re-installed the keel after fixing a loose keel bolt. Rig goes in tomorrow and re-launch on Saturday. American Yacht Club Fall Series next two weekends then Manhasset Bay Fall Series for the finale. Also chartered for Key West Race Week.

 

[Luke Z]

Guess I won't be seeing you then. I think I remembered seeing a boat out there named savage but I didn't know who it belonged to. Small world. "Diva" USCGA

MDFF

 

[DevilDog]

2Savage I would love to go racing with you all. This weekend I'm doing the Hospice Cup in Annapolis sailing on Voodoo. Although I must admit my racing has taken a back seat to Cobra building : )

 

[Aaron Silidker]

Cut them off. 20 dollars new at autozone.

 

[2savage]

Cut 'em off? but these were obviously replaced recently and are almost new. Now that I'm armed with about 5 great methods I don't think I'll be need to be adding use of a hacksaw as the sixth.

Autozone is 15 minutes away, (1/2 hour dound trip) and the line at the cash register sucks. Don't you just hate shopping for 5 minutes and spending another 10 just paying for the stuff?