[C320-list] throttle walk

[Warren Updike]

John, the proper fix is to remove the compass and you'll find a hex-head
screw that bears on the shaft of the throttle lever. Simply tighten until
the throttle movement is stiff. Since we should be going into the binnacle
on a regular basis (I do mine about every other year,) to perform the
recommended Edson maintenance, a regular adjustment of the throttle tension
shouldn't be an effort. Every other year, I remove the cover in the aft
cabin to lube and adjust the cables.  EdsonMarine.com has maintenance info
online. I would strongly advise against a cable clamp near the engine.  
As a new owner, you'll find this list an indispensible resource in keeping
your "new" 320 in good shape.  Someone is always lurking who has encountered
your issue.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: John Scott [mailto:jcscott at cpsc.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 10:41 PM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Cc: John Scott
Subject: [C320-list] throttle walk

I just had a recent survey on my "new" 1993 320.  The surveyor  
reported that she had "throttle walk".  That is, the throttle wanted  
to seek low speed and walked its way from full on to a lower speed  
without holding where it was set.  Has anyone had this problem?  The  
surveyor said that I should install a "cable drag clamp" on the  
throttle cable.  I've checked online and can't find this part.  Nor  
can I find any reference to it.  Any ideas?  Thanks, in advance, for  
your help.

John Scott