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Author:  Wharfrat [ Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Chain is too short
I have done some searches and nothing came up so here goes. My chain and cable for the front sprocket is so short I only have about 3 threads on either nut so they are constantly falling off because the nyloc is not even engaged on either nut. What the heck is up with that?? The rear one seems fine only the front is short. This is a real pain when you are out to sea and she fails. I guess I could use some Blue locktite but shouldn't the chain and cable be a little longer?
Author:  Roadrunner [ Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chain is too short
There are a couple of possibilities.

Most likely -- Check your rear cable for "extra length" If you loosen the rear cable nuts, this will allow the drums to tilt forward slightly, making a shorter path for the front cable. It's like robbing Peter to pay Paul in a way. Sounds like someone did some work on your Drive and over-cinched the rear cable.

Least likely -- Someone incorrectly replaced a V-2 cable with a shorter V-1 cable. This would have entailed drilling out the cable slots in the drums to accommodate the older cable.

BTW, after you get this fixed, remember the order of tensioning the cables is idler first, then front sprocket and finally, rear sprocket. Cable "squeeze" flex should be approximately 1/8", 1/8" and 3 /16" respectively. 8)
Author:  Wharfrat [ Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chain is too short
Thanks Roadrunner, it is all the original that came with the 2014 pro, however I did do the upgrade to the newer bearing and gray parts about a year ago. The problem has been with this drive since new however. My local shop is working with me on it-we had to replace that short front chain today as it snapped while out pref fishing for this weekends tournament (thank goodness it was today and not Saturday,and they had the part) it broke right where the cable attaches to the threaded end. I'm going to back off the nuts all the way and do a re-tighten per your specs and see if that helps. I love the Hobie community and the company is a huge help as well.
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