[C320-list] Value of this forum

[Paul Rickman]

Mine too! It's in the engine compartment, not attached to anything but the cable.


 



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From: Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 12:08:20 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Value of this forum

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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