[C320-list] Shift linkage failure

[dprudden]

Jeff, I have the same problem. If you look at the link I sent earlier, on page 2 you will see in the left picture a Throttle Friction Adjuster that you supposedly can tighten so the throttle won't back off on its own. Mine wouldn't tighten so I'm stuck with holding or tying the throttle open.

David Prudden
#787

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On Jul 8, 2013, at 11:43 PM, Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:

> While we are at it, any idea how to adjust the throttle? Ours slowly slows down from about 2700 rpm cruising speed to 2000 rpm over about 15 mins. I use a Velcro strap while we are on a long journey. Have a 7 hour trip to Catalina this week. 
> 
> Jeff Brown
> 949-350-5123
> 
> On Jul 8, 2013, at 7:24 PM, dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Doug, try this link....
>> 
>> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Edson%20Controls%20maint%20guide.pdf
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Jul 8, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
>> 
>>> All,
>>> 
>>> While backing into my slip tonight, the shift lever went completely limp. No control whatsoever...  after safely drifting into my slip (thank god!!!) I went below to have a look. The shift lever on the transmission seems to work just fine. Somehow it is disconnected from the control lever on the binnacle.
>>> 
>>> I have not had the binnacle apart before. I am hoping someone has had a similar problem ad can tell me what I am facing. Is there a linkage that may have come apart inside the binnacle, or is it more likely a broken shift cable?
>>> 
>>> Any advice? Links to diagrams, photos, etc that may be helpful??
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Doug Treff
>>> doug at treff.us
>>>