[C320-list] autohelm

[HOLLY DAVIS]

Jon,
Thank you!  That would be great.  My e mail is hdavis787 at hotmail.com
Holly
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> From: jonvez at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:04:56 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm
> 
> Holly,
> 
> Yes, it sounds like your cap is missing. What you describe is where you make
> the adjustment. I believe I have instructions on how to make the adjustment.
> I'll look for it and send it to you.
> 
> You do not have to remove from the wheel, but it is easier to work on if you
> do. The two pieces just pull apart, there are no screws holding the two
> pieces together. If you send me your email address I will forward the pdf...
> 
> Jon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of HOLLY DAVIS
> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 4:18 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm
> 
> 
> Jon,
> Thank you for all the info.  Ours is a black one.  There is no rubber cap..
> Maybe it is missing.  Just to the right of the motor is a small metal disk
> with perhaps a very small allens head screw in the middle and a hole on
> either side.   I am assuming this is where the rubber cap would be if there
> was one.
> 
> I have taken the wheel off.  The whole thing is here in my office.  Should I
> remove the unit from the wheel first?  Do the two black rings of the
> autopilot just pry apart or are they held together by some screw somewhere?
> Holly
> ----------------------------------------
>> From: jonvez at comcast.net
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:35:19 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm
>> 
>> Holly,
>> 
>> There is a rubber cap over the adjustment screw. There is a retaining nut
>> that requires circlip pliers to loosen before you can use the allen wrench
>> (metric). I found the only way I could adjust mine was to remove the
> wheel.
>> After trying to adjust and using a new belt I still needed to replace with
>> the MKII however...Good luck
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Jon Vez
>> Solstice #582
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of HOLLY DAVIS
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:28 AM
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm
>> 
>> 
>> Joe
>> The older ST4000 autopilot does not have the allens head screw on the
>> outside to adjust.  
>> Holly
>> ----------------------------------------
>>> From: joe at dolphinmortgage.com
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:16:30 -0400
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm
>>> 
>>> Try tightening clutch lever with an Allen Wrench.
>>> Joe Barrett
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of HOLLY DAVIS
>>> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 4:04 PM
>>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>>> 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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