[C320-list] Value of this forum

[Mike Paris]

I had two separate mechanics use the cable clamp to tension the cable.  
I assume we're talking about the same thing. It is not attached to  
anything but the cable itself.

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On Aug 28, 2009, at 8:28 AM, "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>  
wrote:

> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
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