[C320-list] Value of this forum

[Warren Updike]

The cable clamp in the engine compartment is to hold the cable firmly to the
plate. I don't believe it is intended to tension the cable. Doing so just
puts added wear at the point. 

There is an adjusting bolt on the shaft of the engine controls inside the
binnacle below the compass the purpose of which is to tension the control.
It is not a big deal to remove the compass. Put tape across the joints, mark
with a pen, and slice the tape at the joints. That way, you can be assured
of reinstalling the compass with the same alignment.

Edson recommends periodic lubrication of the chain and other points inside
the binnacle so while in there to adjust the controls do the maintenance.

The Edson Maintenance Guide is available on their web site. Also, you can
call them.  They also provide special e-mails and web specials for Catalina
owners.  Check it out.

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




-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Rickman [mailto:ilove2sail at verizon.net] 
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:52 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Value of this forum

I am wondering if the clamp should be moved from time to time, this to
prevent wearing throug the
cable casing???

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina




________________________________
From: Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:07:48 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Value of this forum

A couple of years ago mine was doing the same thing - the throttle lever
would not stay above 2300. We tightened the bolt slightly and the problem
was solved. It is sort of like a c-clamp and it presses on the cable casing.
Mine is accessable from the aft engine compartment.

Mike P
734

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 26, 2009, at 10:00 AM, Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>>> 
>>>>