[C320-list] FW: Shaft Alignment

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Joe,

I don't have firsthand experience to offer, but alignment is covered in pages 46-48 of the manual....

http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Hull645Manual.pdf



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/

From: Joe Barrett [mailto: joe at dolphinmortgage.com]

To: c320-list at catalina320.com

Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 14:38:21 -0400

Subject: [C320-list] Shaft Alignment



 I have been thru two Cutlass bearings on my 2001 C320 and now gettingvibration that makes it seem like I need a new one installed. My question ishow do you go about aligning the shaft properly. I have never done it beforeon my C320 or my O'Day 272 I owned before. Do you use a feeler gauge? If sowhat is the dimension for proper alignment. How do you do it??? Any helpappreciated.Joe Barrett------------------------------------Dolphin CommercialJoseph T. Barrett jr.Presidentjoe at dolphinmortgage.com9010 Strada Stell CourtSuite 209Naples, Florida 34109In The Vanderbilt Galleria behind Sanibel Steakhousetel: 239-597-2266tel2:1-800-264-4119fax: 239-597-7276mobile: 239-777-1880www.dolphinmortgage.com-----------------------------------------Original Message-----From: Kirk McCullough [mailto:kirk.mccullough at telus.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:45 PMTo: joe at dolphinmortgage.com; C320-ListSubject: Re: [C320-list] Volt MeterThat happened to mine. I bought a new one, from the original 
supplier. Itwas shipped next day and cost about $40.00 as i recall. It's easy to replaceit.KirkBoomerang #124----- Original Message -----From: "Joe Barrett" <joe at dolphinmortgage.com>To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 6:46 AMSubject: [C320-list] Volt MeterMy Volt meter at the Nav Station is not working. Anyone know how to fix???Joe Barrett-----Original Message-----From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jonvez at comcast.netSent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 4:08 PMTo: C320-ListSubject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel GaugesMike,My guage works fine. I got a new one when replacing my fuel tank last yearand I'm keeping the old one as a spare. I don't really rely on my guage--Isimply keep track of how much fuel I use and match against engine hours.Over the course of several years, I know what I burn per hour prettyaccurately (.4 gal/hour--I have an autoprop). I typically run at about2200-2300 RPM's which is 
around 6 kts. boat speed for me. I know I don't runthe engine at the RPM's I should be, but this is where the engine feels mostcomfortable...Also, the tank is 19 gallons, so you want to factor that in when calculatinggallons per hour....Regards,Jon Vez-------------- Original message --------------From: mike hunter <popotladreaming at yahoo.com>> How many of you have operational fuel gauges? I have owned 2> Catalina's and neither of them have had gauges that work. I have heard> this is common for all boats. The manual states fuel consumption at ½> gallon per hour at 2800 RPMs, I'm rarely up this high, so I figure it> is safe to go 40 hours on the 20-gallon tank. I guess what I'm really> asking is - is it worth replacing the sending unit, gauge, etc., if> it's going to only last a short while; or should I just continue toguestimate?>> While I'm sort of on the subject of RPMs, my boat has a "sweet spot"> at around 2000 RPMs, which pushes it along at around 4.5 knots. When> it gets 
above that, I feel a small vibration at my feet. How muchvibration is normal?>> I also have to share my joy with the results of McLube Sailkote.> Before Sailkote it would take everything I had to get the main sail ¾> up the mast and the last ¼ was tough even with the winch. Now I can> pull it all the way to the top without straining. I also applied it to> the shift lever and throttle lever shafts at the pedestal and talk aboutsmooth. Awesome product!!!>> Thanks!>> Mike> #637>>> ---------------------------------> Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?> Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.-- No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/785 - Release Date: 5/2/2007 2:16PM

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