[C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt

[Allan S. Field]

Holly - The clutch handle on Sea Shadow periodically does the same thing you
describe.  There is a screw on the clutch handle that needs to be tightened
with an Allen wrench.  This always takes care of the problem for me...until
it works free again.  So far, I haven't gone the extra step to put Lok Tite
on the screw since the problem only happens about 2 times per year.

Hope this helps.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of HOLLY DAVIS
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:55 AM
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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