[C320-list] Adjusting/cleaning Rope Clutches

[Mark Cole]

Hi, All;

I just replaced my main halyard with 3/8” XLS.  The 3/8” size was called out on the “Rigging Lengths” page of the Catalina manual on my boat.  Now the rope clutch won’t grip the line when the main is raised.  It looks like I can disassemble the double rope clutch, but it also looks like there are lots of little springs to drop overboard.  Can I adjust the grip if I disassemble and clean the clutch?  I’m not sure of the brand of the clutch.  Is there a service manual I can download?

Thanks for any help.

Mark Cole
Fiddler’s Green, hull #8