[C320-list] Adjusting/cleaning Rope Clutches

[stepkap]

Do not disassemble. There is an adjustment screw (I believe it requires an Allen wrench ) that does the job and it does not require disassembly.  At the moment, I don't have access to my manual.  But if I don't see anyone else sending you the reference page I will do so in the next day or so.

Steve
Saline

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mark Cole
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 8:39 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Adjusting/cleaning Rope Clutches

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=