[C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Holly,
I've had that problem before.  One tim I fixed it by giving it a good flushing with fresh water.  The other time by disassembling and reassembling.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: HOLLY DAVIS <hdavis787 at hotmail.com>

Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:55:08 
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt



I am having trouble with my autohelm.  The  clutch handle works itself up, disengaging the unit.  Also it feels as if it is stuttering, like there is too much pressure on the rudder for the autohelm to handle.  And there is not a lot of pressure.  Does this sound like I need to replace the belt?
Holly
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> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:55:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt
> 
> After fixing some issues inside the ring, I found that the pin that holds
> the clutch handle on had broken. I tried cotter pins but they couldn't take
> the shear inherent during engaging the clutch. The symptom is similar to
> what you describe: wheel seems to want to engage when not. The problem was
> that the clutch handle had slipped on the shaft and would not completely
> disengage. If you can get the handle off, you can work the clutch with a
> pair of small vice grips.
> 
> I managed to find some steel split pins (tensioning pin, etc.) but they too
> wouldn't last. Recently, I've located some 420 ss roll pins at
> mcmaster-carr.com. It's about $8 for 50 +S&H; but, I've not been able to
> find them elsewhere. If anyone need a few of these, I'll gladly send them,
> once I get them.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> I think I need to replace the belt on my ST4000. The wheel feels like it is
> partially engaged in standby. This started at the beginning of the season
> and I finally decided to take it apart before I burn the motor out. It looks
> like the belt has shrunk and is pretty brittle. Does this symptom sound like
> a new belt? If so, I recall someone providing a source for the belts-any
> help would be appreciated!
> 

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