[C320-list] Fwd: Re: Autohelm replacement belt

[HOLLY DAVIS]

Karl.
I haven't had a chance to get out there and test it yet, hopefully on Monday I will and I'll let  you know.
Holly

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> Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:17:39 -0400
> To: C320-List at catalina320.org
> From: c320 at suddenlink.net
> Subject: [C320-list] Fwd: Re:  Autohelm replacement belt
> 
> Holly (and others),
> 
> How did the clutch adjustment "fix" work for you?
> Has anyone actually ever broken their belt?
> I would be quite surprised as the belts are an industrial timing belt made  
> of polyurethane with SS wire reinforcement.
> 
> Karl
> 
> 
> ------- Forwarded message -------
> From: "HOLLY DAVIS" 
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Cc:
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt
> Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:18:01 -0400
> 
> Allen,
> Thank you for the info.  I'll definitely try this before taking it apart!
> Holly
> ----------------------------------------
>> Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:39:43 -0400
>> From: allan.field at verizon.net
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm replacement belt
>>
>> 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
>> ----------------------------------------
>>> 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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> Karl Mielenhausen
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