[C320-list] Shaft Alignment

[Stan]

Hi Joe,

I believe I had to use a .003 feeler gauge to align the shaft.  It was done
by adjusting the four engine mount bolts.  It's kind of a three dimentional
puzzle.  Up or down adjustments at each corner of the engine had to be
thought out as to their effect on the shaft alignment. It was tight getting
the wrenches on the bolts but with patience & time it is doable.  The
procedure is outlined in the manual.

Stan
"Our Little Amusement" #744


On 5/3/07, Joe Barrett <joe at dolphinmortgage.com> wrote:
>
> I have been thru two Cutlass bearings on my 2001 C320 and now getting
> vibration that makes it seem like I need a new one installed. My question
> is
> how do you go about aligning the shaft properly. I have never done it
> before
> on my C320 or my O'Day 272 I owned before. Do you use a feeler gauge? If
> so
> what is the dimension for proper alignment. How do you do it??? Any help
> appreciated.
>
> Joe Barrett
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kirk McCullough [mailto:kirk.mccullough at telus.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:45 PM
> To: joe at dolphinmortgage.com; C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Volt Meter
>
> That happened to mine. I bought a new one, from the original supplier. It
> was shipped next day and cost about $40.00 as i recall. It's easy to
> replace
> it.
>
> Kirk
> Boomerang #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 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Volt Meter
>
>
> My 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.net
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 4:08 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Gauges
>
> Mike,
>
> My guage works fine. I got a new one when replacing my fuel tank last year
> and I'm keeping the old one as a spare. I don't really rely on my guage--I
> simply 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 pretty
> accurately (.4 gal/hour--I have an autoprop). I typically run at about
> 2200-2300 RPM's which is around 6 kts. boat speed for me. I know I don't
> run
> the engine at the RPM's I should be, but this is where the engine feels
> most
> comfortable...
>
> Also, the tank is 19 gallons, so you want to factor that in when
> calculating
> gallons 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 to
> guestimate?
> >
> > 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 much
> vibration 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 about
> smooth. Awesome product!!!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike
> > #637
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?
> > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
>
>
>
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Stan
"Our Little Amusement"
C320  #744
N 36 03' 15"
W 114 48' 16"
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