[C320-list] linear drive

[Jeff Hare]

Hi Chris,It was a pretty straightforward project.  I have all the details on how to make it work.Used the Edson one but slightly modified it.  The whole system works like a dream If you're thinking of doing it, I'll get you all the details. Even have a CAD file for the reinforcing plate that any machine shop can whip up for you.  Several other owners have done this already.Jeff
-------- Original message --------From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> Date: 6/6/20  6:53 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Subject: Re: [C320-list] linear drive Jeff did you have to order a special length arm? The standard Edson 10” won’t fit CommitmentThanks,Chris BurtiFarmville, NCFrom: Jeff HareSent: Saturday, June 6, 2020 6:45 PMTo: C320-List at Catalina320.comSubject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel filter experimentThat has been on my radar as a project for some day.Only problem now is that I installed a linear drive autopilot and now the space it's more crowded...But that wall is really thin, so you'll want to glue/epoxy on something to mount it on..-------- Original message --------From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> Date: 6/6/20  3:46 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C320-list at catalina320.com Subject: [C320-list] Fuel filter experiment The recent discussion on changing to a different type of fuel filter got me thinking. (always a dangerous thing …) So I went climbing inside the port  stern locker today as it rained and found what I think is a good location for installing a Racor 500 filter.The fuel line leaves the tank on my boat, reaches a shutoff valve and then snakes into the passage under the aft cabin to the Yanmar. On my boat, I can move some cables and hoses inside the locker and clear a space just to starboard of the access door that goes into the aft cabin. Right there, I can bolt the 500 to the bulkhead and have enough clearance both to change the filter on top and bleed off any water on the bottom.The spot is a little above the tank, which should be a good thing because I shouldn’t have to use the shutoff valve when I change filters. Just climb down into the locker and go at it. The fuel lines can be secure and out of the way along the bulkhead.In theory, I should also be able to reach the filter from the aft cabin, although my wife would kill me if I got diesel on the bedding.Any flaws in my plan? Jack BrennanSonas, 1998 Catalina 320Tierra Verde, Fl.Sent from Mail for Windows 10