[C320-list] Lever

[Bruce Heyman]

I believe that the recommended maintenance is to lubricate these cables annually.  I've had Somerset for 7 years and have never done it...yet.  You can disconnect the cable from the transmission lever.  Then move the transmission lever back and forth to see if it is hard.  You can also then move the shift lever on the binnacle back and forth and see if it is hard.  While disconnected you should see if you can get any lubrication into the end of the cable.
Let us know how you make out.
Best,
Bruce

Bruce Heyman
bruceheyman at cox.net
(949) 289-8400
Somerset #671 Dana Point, CA
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Four common causes: Lack of lubrication in the cable, defective cable, cable adjusted improperly in the pedestal or optional friction clamp in the engine compartment too tight.



Fair Winds
Chris Burti
Commitment
Catalina 320, #867



From: Richard Wotruba
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Good day,lever for forward/reverse is very hard to move either way.Also looking for spare parts for Autohelm ST 4000,spoke clamps,belt,etc.Santa Barbara,Ca.WindSong,hull #3.Dick Wotruba
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