[C320-list] Shifter

[JJ Morrison]

Look at where the shifter cable attaches to the shifting lever on the transmission. Mine was corroded there and the shifter cable  eventually broke off because the pin could not rotate, necessitating a shifter cable replacement, not easy or cheap! The linkage at the transmission should be lubricated at least once a year with white grease to facilitate shifting and prevent corrosion. Also at the binnacle end where the shifter cable attaches to the shifting lever should be lubricated once a year. If those two points seem to be in good nick then the shifter cable should be detached from the transmission lever and the shifter lever moved back and forth. the cable should move easily when this is done. If it is stiff to move it probably means a shifter cable replacement due to wear or corrosion. The attachment ends of the throttle cable should be lubricated there as well.cheersJohnM1999#574


> From: dianeflr at aol.com
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 12:11:53 -0500
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shifter
> 
> My shifter that goes into forward and reverse is very very stiff. Seems to be getting worse. 
> 
> Does anyone know how to fix this? 
> 
> Thank you, again, for all your savvy advice
> 
> Captain Diane Fowler, 
> 
> #948. Windy City
> 
> Gulf Coast Realty,  cell. 239-850-4935.    Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Mar 1, 2016, at 11:36 AM, Marek Fluder <marekf at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > ​List,
> > 
> > To improve ventilation I have decided to put 4" Nicro solar vent in my
> > forward hatch.
> > ​I need to cut 4.5" diameter hole in 0.5" thick acrylic (?)
> > Seems that acrylic is prone to melting and it might not be easy
> > cutting/drilling through 0.5" thickness.
> > Has anyone tackled this task before and can share tips on what tools to use
> > ?
> > 
> > Kind regards,
> > 
> > Marek Fluder
> > #1028
> > Lake Ontario