[C320-list] Value of this forum

[Bill Sloane]

Mike,

Are you saying I make the adjustment at the engine and do not need to take
off the compass?

Bill.

On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:

> There is clamp on the throttle cable down at the engine that adjusts the
> tension by turning a bolt that puts pressure on the cable. Have someone
> adjust the tension on the bolt while you move the throttle lever to set it
> how you would like it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I agree too.  My throttle problem is a little different.  Above 2,000
>> RPM's,
>> the throttle will fall back to a lower speed. To cruise at 2,500 RPM's or
>> above, I have to tie the throttle to the vertical post of the NavPod with
>> a
>> small rope.  I am thinking that if I take the compass off the housing,
>> there
>> must be a nut to tighten to keep this from happening.
>>
>> Bill
>> No. 554
>> 'Endless Summer'
>> Olympia WA
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>> Gil
>>>
>>> I agree about the value of the group. I had that problem for a whole
>>> season
>>> before I decided to ask the group. It even resulted in me Shearing a
>>> throttle lever bolt. I also assumed it was the cable but I asked here
>>> first
>>> and was amazed.
>>>
>>> Saved money and most likely two days upside down in some not very fun
>>> positions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> 724
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: niedobre at aol.com
>>>
>>> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:36:25
>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Value of this forum
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Less than 2 hours ago I asked for some information about a throttle cable
>>> that was seized.? I assumed the cable was the problem.? I was advised
>>> within
>>> less than an hour to disconnect the cable and check the linkage on the
>>> engine by two members who had the same problem.
>>>
>>> I ran down to the boat to take their advice.? The cable was not seized,
>>> the
>>> linkage to the engine was the problem.? I sprayed some corrosion buster
>>> on
>>> the lever linkage worked it up and down and now it is fixed.? I was ready
>>> to
>>> buy a new cable and replace it.
>>>
>>> Saved time and $$$$$.
>>>
>>> Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Gil s/v Amara #731
>>>
>>>