[C320-list] Transmission linkage - reverse

[Warren Updike]

Mike, first be sure all the attachment points are securely holding the cable in-place. There is one in the pedestal and on the transmission (maybe others.) If these are loose, it may allow the cable to move as the gear lever is moved, thus absorbing some of the motion intended to be transferred to the Trans. 
The instruction for the Hurth gear found on the Perkins engines is very specific as to the motion of the shift arm on the transmission. You should have similar specifications.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Paris [mailto:mparis495 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 8:51 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Transmission linkage - reverse

I’ve been having trouble with my transmission not going into reverse consistently. The clutch lever at the helm is all the way back but the transmission is not in reverse. If I go down below, I can easily push the gear lever on the transmission a little more forward and reverse engages. Is it a matter of simply adjusting the nut on the cable at the transmission? 

Thanks,
Mike P
#734

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