[C320-list] New shaft
Fred LEcuyer
fred.lecuyer at live.com
Mon Jun 16 12:38:36 PDT 2014
I'm no expert but have you had the prop itself balanced?
> From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:11:41 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New shaft
>
> Just wondering what is you starting RPM"s
>
> Ted - hull 424
>
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> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Andrew Santangelo
> Sent: June-16-14 2:30 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New shaft
>
> Jerry,
>
> It could be related tot he cutlass bearing. I have had this replaced 3
> times over the last 18 years on Dawn Treader. I also had a drive saver
> installed for the Autoprop and it saves on wear and tear with the engine.
>
> Andrew Santangelo
>
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> Holland, MI
>
> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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> On Jun 16, 2014, at 2:26 PM, jsheets at aol.com wrote:
>
> > I recently had a new prop shaft installed due to some previous problems
> with the old shaft. Since installed, on two occasions I have had a strong
> vibration of the shaft and transmission when starting out at low speeds.
> Once given more throttle it works itself out. Does not do it when slowing
> down from higher speed, only in early acceleration. Mechanic is convinced
> the alignment is correct. Says he thinks part of the problem is the motor
> mounts Yanmar uses, allowing for too much movement of the motor. Any
> thoughts or similar experience anyone can share is appreciated.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > JellyRoll #890
> >
> >
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