SPAM-LOW: [C320-list] Loose Wheel Pedestal Assembly

[Barry Fahrer]

On my boat I noticed that I had a lot of play in the shift and throttle 
levers.  It turned out that the problem was the compass cylander had broken. 
This is the piece that conneccts the compass to the pedastal and in doing so 
keeps the pedastal guard and levers in place.  I ordered a replacement made 
by Edson but had to do a lot of modifications to get the compass to sit 
correctly to the top of the cylander, which is made to fit the Edson 
compass.
BTW Edson recomends that the steering mechanisims be adjusted and lubricated 
on a regular basis.  There are maintanence kits available to do this but the 
most important thing is to put some 30w oil on the chain and change the 
wheel brake pads.
BARRY --... ...--
TRANSIT C-320 # 126
GLEN COVE LINY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Harris" <dharris02 at vol.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 9:30 AM
Subject: SPAM-LOW: [C320-list] Loose Wheel Pedestal Assembly


> On my boat (#694), the upper part of the Wheel Pedestal (the white bracket 
> to pedestal gaurd and assembly holding shifter/trottle/compass has 
> loosened allowing some play and movement when one pushes against the 
> pedestal guard. I assume that this is nothing more than loose screws that 
> have to be tightened, but to gain access, compass has to be removed.  From 
> other posts, I know to mark compass at several spots against mating parts 
> so that I can regain alignment.  I believe that access to compass is 
> through the two screws at top of black plastic top on compass, and after 
> removing these, access to the compass hold down screws is gained. Has 
> anyone had a similar problem?.....if so are there any helpful hints on 
> fixing the problem.  Can the pedistal mount screws/bolts be tightened 
> without removing the compass?  Thanks for any assistance.
>
> Dennis Harris  C320 #694
>
>
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