[C320-list] Suggestion about the compass assembly.

[Richard A. Walker]

Suggestion about the compass assembly.

1. Mark with masking tape the alignment of the unit before disassembly, I
used 3 pieces of masking tape. With a knife slit the tape at the bottom of
the ss compass bracket and if installed the binnacle support assembly.
2. Remove 2 screws and lift out the lights.  They are on a long pigtail,
perhaps 1 foot, that is curled around them compass bottom.
3. You can then lift off the ss compass platform.  You will then see a black
plate with 4 bolts.  The bolts hold the entire thing together.  You must
remove all 4 to lubricate the chain. Be careful at this step since the
entire thing is loose and will move about. DO NOT get the oil on the wheel
brake.
4. At this point you may also want to check the fittings in the aft berth
and oil them.
5. Upon replacement of the bolts you should use a generous amount of a
corrosion inhibitor perhaps Lancote.   This will stop the bolts sizing into
the bracket.
6. While you are at it be sire to adjust the throttle tension set screw.
7. Carefully reassemble and as a final check make sure the lights work.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Harris
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 6:31 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [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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