Bent Turnbuckle, chain steering

apagano · Sep 22, 2020

Is this serious? I just discovered this the other day , flyBridge steering .The metal is just bent, no cracks, seems not to hit gear when steering. I plan to replace, question is can I do it at my leisure.

Also, where does one get chain replacement supplies?
Thank You

C lectric · Sep 23, 2020

Turnbuckle, Depends upon how sharp the bend is whether or not it will affect strength.

As far as chain goes many bearing houses or suppliers can get what ever type is needed.
Call them as they will need to see it or photos and will need some measurements for link type and length. Take a few GOOD photos.

FF · Sep 23, 2020

Edson has what you need .
Edson Marine Steering Hardware: Chain Kit - 2B2 (77402)

edsonmarine.com › chain-kit-2b2

Edson's Chain Kits consists of the highest quality marine-grade, non-magnetic chain, two chain-to-wire adapters and two lengths of shrink wrap to cover the ...

C lectric · Sep 23, 2020

FF offers a better solution. Check it out.

bayview · Sep 23, 2020

My guess is that the turnbuckle must have passed over a pully at some time. perhaps the system was adjusted wrong or something happened to cause the chain to be repositioned..

Nomad Willy · Sep 23, 2020

Any bent turnbuckle is not going to be as strong as before it was bent.
Replace it.

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