[C320-list] autohelm

[R Airis]

I had that problem a few years back.There is a shop here in Seattle that 
repairs autohelm and other marine insturments, so I had it done. That has 
been the only problem with the unit since new ( 95   #266 )

Bob & Sheila.......  Hale Kai 2


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm


> Holly:
>
> AHA!  We have a similar problem with our Raymarine 4000. About every third 
> time we use it -- and I mean every third time on the same passage -- the 
> belt fails to disengage when I disengage the clutch lever. I find that I 
> can solve the problem (temporarily) by tightening the hex bolt that holds 
> the clutch lever in place. It takes a metric hex wrench. I plan to take 
> the whole wheel assembly off and bring it to Raymarine.
>
> jack
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "HOLLY DAVIS" <hdavis787 at hotmail.com>
> To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 1:04 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] autohelm
>
>
>
> Hello,
> I am still having trouble with my auto pilot.  It is an older  (pre 2001) 
> ST4000.  The clutch lever does not stay engaged and pops up almost 
> immediately.  If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.  All the manual 
> says is I need to send it in to a Raymarine dealer as it needs a special 
> tool to adjust the belt.
> Holly
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