[C320-list] Maxwell 500 Parts Diagram

[Scott Thompson]

The manual is now available on the class website.  Thanks to Karl and 
Jeff for helping to get it there.

Scott


Scott Thompson wrote:
> I have a manual for the VW500, which is the Maxwell windlass with chain 
> wheel pre-installed at the factory.  I will try to scan it sometime 
> later today.  It has the blow up diagram you are looking for, and other 
> info you might find useful.  I've provided some information below from 
> the manual in case you are in a big hurry.  But you might want to wait 
> until you see it so you can see what other tips there might be regarding 
> lubrication, etc.
> 
> One tip I learned the hard way...  Make sure that when you do the 
> installation that the chain stripper arm is on the bottom.  The chain 
> stripper will not work properly in other positions, and can interfere 
> with using the chain wheel.  My boat came with the stripper arm 
> installed in the wrong orientation and it took me a while to figure this 
> out so that I could use my chainwheel properly.  You may have to remove 
> the deckplate and rotate it 90 degrees or 180 to get this orientation. I 
> had to remove the motor and gearbox to make this change, and removing / 
> reinstalling all of this was the hardest part of the entire job. While 
> you are at it, this is a good opportunity to renew the oil in the 
> gearbox, and to shorten the mounting studs, which come much longer than 
> needed to mount on a 320.
> 
> Assuming you have the deckplate and motor / gearbox assembly installed 
> the remaining parts go on the shaft in this order:
> 
> bushing
> 
> ring seal
> 
> clutch cone - lower (attaches to shaft with a grub screw)
> 
> chainwheel
> 
> clutch cone - upper
> 
> drum
> 
> clutch nut (which is the large round plate that threads onto the shaft 
> and takes the clutch lever)
> 
> retaining washer
> 
> screw
> 
> cap
> 
> Note that there are two keys that go into keyways on the shaft.
> 
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, 653
> 
> 
> Joe Abbagnaro wrote:
>> Karl
>>
>> Thank You !!
>>
>> Thank You for Posting the Diagram.
>> It is missing the assembly for the Chain Hub... Which I believe I have
>> assembled
>> correctly but just want to confirm.... Can not believe they send the
>> kit with not one
>> instruction or at least a diagram. The instruction on the 320 website
>> are very helpful
>> for the removal and assembly.
>> I purchased the Kit last year Defender did not have it in stock but
>> got it from Maxwell
>> At that time Defender told me this was the last kit Maxwell had and
>> they did not think they
>> were going to make any more.
>>
>> Thanks Again
>> Joe
>> #574
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 7:53 AM, Karl Mielenhausen
>> _/)<c320 at suddenlink.net> wrote:
>>> Joe,
>>> Could not find on the Maxwell website so I scanned 2 pages out of my 
>>> manual
>>> and have posted on our website....
>>> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/vc500.pdf
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Where did you purchase the conversion kit? I heard that Defender has 
>>> been
>>> sold out for some time.
>>>
>>> Karl
>>>
>>> On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:36:12 -0400, Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Anyone have or know where the diagram is for the Maxwell 500
>>>> I am assembling the Chain conversion kit and want to confirm I have
>>>> the parts in the correct order on the shaft
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Joe
>>>> #574
>>>
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Karl Mielenhausen
>>> Catalina 320 Hull 690
>>> New Bern, NC
>>>
>>> Join us August 7-9, 2009 at Marina Del Rey, CA for our annual 
>>> Catalina 320IA
>>> Regatta and Annual Meeting.
>>>
> 

-- 
Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653