[C320-list] Shaft Log Size

[Paul Rickman]

Thinking of changing out the PSS -- it is 11 years old. Two questions.
Was told this needed to be new every five.

Anyone know the size of the shaft log?
I assume that all the newer PSS have the water injection?

I was told the water injection is only needed for boats that motor above 6.5 MPH.
Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks,
Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina
Chesapeake Bay




 



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From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Wed, April 14, 2010 7:25:18 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Engine Pod Upgrade--approach and Parts used....

Some of you have asked about the Engine Pod upgrade for older models (mine
is a ’99). The new pod is much better built and the instrument face is
angled so you can see the gauges easier—here are a couple of excerpts from
responses I have provided. You can also see photos on the 320 web site. When
I get around to it, I’ll put this into a MS article if there is interest—





I’m more than happy to help. Hopefully my experience will make this project
a bit easier for you than it was for me. Let me start by providing you with
the items you need to work around and if you have additional questions from
there, just let me know.



The biggest thing to be aware of is that the new pod is a smaller footprint
from a height perspective, but protrudes a bit more than the old one. So
this means you need to adjust for the pull stop and the wheel:



--The pull stop issue was the most challenging to deal with. You will have
to either readjust the entire cable from the engine or raise the pod. I
chose the latter as I felt it was the easier approach. If you choose this
route, you will need to extend the tube that has the wire runs coming out
from the cockpit sole. The way to do this is to get a short piece of
stainless tubing—you will need about 3”, and a collar to connect the
original tube to the extension. I bought these from McMaster-Carr. If you
take this approach, I can provide the exact part numbers. You will also need
a brass barrel nut for the top of the pull stop (where it comes out of the
pod)

--For the wheel, I bought a handful of SS shims from M-C of varying
thickness and placed these to bring the wheel out enough to clear the new
pod.



You will also need to purchase a new toggle switch for the blower. Got this
at WM. Additionally, you will need to replace the two red warning lights.
You can manage to get the old ones to fit with silicone and a gasket, but I
tried this and found it was easier to buy a couple from Seaward and they are
the proper fit.



Another thing to be aware of depending on whether you have an Autopilot and
where the lever is located is that if you may have to move it to the port
side as it will interfere with the top of the pod.



Finally, there are a couple of wires inside the pod that will need to be
lengthened a bit. It is very important that you take some pictures of the
old wiring and print this out. Label the wires on the printout. I was fairly
sure I knew where the wiring went and that I could refer back to the digital
camera, but having the hardcopy next to me saved a bunch of time.



I know this seems like a lot of items, and it is, but it is much easier when
you know what to expect. Unfortunately I had to be creative as I went along
and came across these ‘opportunities’…



This is what I remember off the top of my head, but as I said if you have
additional questions or need part numbers etc. don’t hesitate to ask…..Good
luck!



And the parts list….



Here are the parts I ordered from McMaster-Carr:



--1 Silicon Bronze Hex Nut, 7/16”-20 thread size, 11/16” width, 3/8” height.
M-C part # 93439A646-This is for the pull start. Your new pod will be lower
and the threads will bottom out, so you attach this on the outside of the
pull

--1 316 SS Socket weld tube fitting, coupling for 1” tube OD. M-C Part #
51255K206

--316 SS smooth bore seamless tubing, 1” OD, .76 ID, .12” wall, 1’ length.
You should get a thinner wall tubing as this was more a pipe than a tube. It
will make it easier to get all the wiring through it and this one is
overkill. M-C part #89785K274

--316 SS shim .030” thick, 1” ID, 1.5” OD. M-C part number97022A505 1 pack

--316 SS shim .125” thick, 1” ID, 1.5” OD 1 pack. On these, you get 5 per
pack. I just played with the right number of shims to get it right.



>From Seaward:

2 14V RED Light ½. Part # L120.2. These are the two warning lights



>From WM:



Any standard toggle switch with a protective boot



I think these are all the parts. If you have more questions shoot them over
and I’ll be glad to help…