[C320-list] Forward to Reverse Shift Problem

[warren updike]

Hurth shop manual is on the C320 web site. Go to Library, click on
Downloads. It's in the Manuals and Documents, and has been for mebby a year.
I'ts in PDF format and is quite readable. Thanks to Barry for providing this
useful tool.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
I believe you have the Hurth transmission.  The first thing you should check
is that you have the proper amount and type of fluid in it.  After that you
should check to see that the binding is in the transmission by disconnecting
the cable and shifting by hand.  I am not sure if the Hurth service manual
is on our web site or not.  But I do have a scanned in copy on my office
computer.  Let me know if you need me to send it to you.
Good luck;
BARRY --... ...--
TRANSIT C-320 #126
GLEN COVE, NY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Morton" <bryanmorton at gmail.com>
To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:15 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Forward to Reverse Shift Problem


> Does anyone have difficulty shifting from forward to reverse and
> vice-versa?   We have hull 32 with the Perkins engine.   Not sure who made
> the trans.   I have found that if I am in forward by moving the shift 
> lever
> backwards about 10 mm gets me to neutral at 800 rpm.   Its then takes a 
> huge
> amount of force on the shift lever to get me from this neutral position to
> the reverse gear.   Retuning to forward from reverse is similar but does 
> not
> need so much force on the lever.
>
> I did inspect the shift cable that comes to the transmission from the
> lever.   This seems to be moving freely so I do not think the cable is the
> cause.   If anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated.
>
> A few weeks ago I was coming into dock and the bolt that secures the shift
> lever sheered because the shift is so stiff.   I was left with the lever 
> in
> my hand.   Luckily it failed in neutral and I was able to coast in.
> Needless to say I want to get this fixed before it fails when I am out 
> on the water.
>
> Best regards
>
> Bryan