[C320-list] Transmission Problem

[Denny Browne]

Thanks, Warren. I'll look for the manual. 

Denny Browne
310.408.9591

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> On Oct 18, 2015, at 1:32 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm not an expert on trans and mine (Hurth) isn't the same as yours, so here
> goes. If you rule out the prop, check the throw range of the shifter at the
> transmission. It's very important that the neutral, fwd, and reverse
> positions are very close to spec. 
> Once underway in a calm, protected area, detach the cable from the shift
> lever and manually shift the transmission while the engine I running noting
> how far and where each position is. Are you still getting the "bangs" when
> shifting and once in gear? If not, perhaps the cable isn't positioning the
> shifter accurately: not moving forward or back enough to fully engage. If
> you are still getting "bangs" there may be some excessive wear in the box.
> I know on my Hurth transmission there are two pivot points in the shift
> lever (on the transmission.) There is a specific throw distance in each
> direction for each pivot point. They say it is very important that these
> limits be reached when shifting. 
> Perhaps you can find the manual for your transmission to get the similar
> specifications.
> 
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DennyBrowne at Verizon.net [mailto:dennybrowne at verizon.net] 
> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:09 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Transmission Problem
> 
> My transmission is going into forward with increasing difficulty. The lever
> moves fine, and I've replaced the cables twice in the lat 18 months, but the
> problem is getting much worse. When pushing the lever forward, there is
> little or no propulsion. We thought it was the two blade folding prop
> failing to open, but checking the prop in and out of the water indicates it
> works fine. Perhaps the clutch? When it does engage, it does so with a bang
> (again causing us to suspect the prop), and sometimes with several
> intermittent bangs at random intervals. I have little doubt that I've abused
> it through the last year or so of this happening, but it's now becoming a
> safety issue that must be fixed.
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> Anything sound familiar here? All thoughts and recommendations are
> appreciated.
> 
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> 
> Denny Browne
> 
> A Cappella #935
> 
> Redondo Beach
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> Denny.Browne at Me.com
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