[C320-list] Transmission Clutch

[jackbrennan]

Just to be sure: Check that your transmission is fully engaged when you move the shift lever.If your cable is stretched or slipping, the transmission might be only partly engaged.

The cable can be accessed in the aft cabin under the housing. There is a rectangular piece of steel to which the cable is bolted.

Once the transmission is in forward, there should not be any slack. The metal bar should be all the way back (I think; maybe it's forward!).

I've found these transmissions to be simple and bulletproof. They're usually not a problem.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay






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  On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 4:32 PM, Karl Mielenhausen<kmielen at gmail.com> wrote:   A friend had that problem with the 3GM in his Hunter.
Shipped the tranny to the nearest Mack Boring location for a cone clutch
rebuild.

Karl


On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 7:47 PM Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi All -
> Hull #603 appears to be in need a new transmission clutch. Less than 900
> hours but the research I have done indicates this is a known problem. The
> symptoms are significant vibration only in FWD and sometimes goes away with
> a bit of throttle. At first I was suspecting the folding prop but spoke to
> the manufacturer and since it has a gear he did not think this was the
> cause. Then this year, it seems worse and also feels like it slipping even
> when moving and smooth. So my question to the group is; does anyone
> know/recommend a repair facility in the Long Island area for this type of
> work. My boatyard is good at basics, but don't trust them with this type of
> work.
> Can I remove the transmission and ship it somewhere if needed, how
> involved might that be?
> Thx
>