[C320-list] Engine Stalling In Reverse

[Shawn Maloney]

Yes the prop shaft turns freely by hand in either direction.  Since we have
rain today I plan to disconnect the shaft and try to engage reverse.  This
will eliminate that area of concern.  Still in Limbo !  First club race
tomorrow and no Chinook on the line.

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When in neutral does the prop shaft easily rotate in either direction when
turning by hand?
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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Subject: [C320-list] Engine Stalling In Reverse
Sent: May 14, 2009 6:59 PM

My 1993 Catalina has the Perkins engine and Hurth gearbox.  At the end of
the season last year it would instantly stall out when placed in reverse.
Over the winter I took the transmission out and opened it up.  Everything
looked find (not metal filings etc).  I replaced all the gaskets and it was
also suggested that the damper plate be replaced as this was usually the
cause of such a failure.  Well today,  I installed the overhauled tranny and
same result.  

 

Any other thoughts out there?

 

Shawn Hull #14



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