[C320-list] Interaction between shift and throttle

[Kim Chapman]

   I guess I'm used to the larger diesel on my C400. The RPM's on it do
   not change at all when shifting.

   As you say, I'll get used to it !

   Cheers....

   Kim

     ---------- Original Message ----------
     From: Bruce Heyman <BruceHeyman at cox.net>
     Date: September 23, 2021 at 5:38 PM
     Hi Kim,
     Welcome to the list and to the vessel. When you shift from being in
     gear to natural the engine rpms will go up. The reason is not
     because you have changed the throttle, you haven't, it is because
     the engine is working when it is in gear and not when it is in
     neutral.
     On most boats I find that you do have to wiggle the throttle a
     little to make sure that it is solidly in neutral. My guess is that
     you will get quite use to it.
     Very best,
     Bruce
     Somerset, San Pedro
     -----Original Message-----
     From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf
     Of Kim Chapman
     Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 2:09 PM
     To: C320 <c320-list at catalina320.com>
     Subject: [C320-list] Interaction between shift and throttle
     As a new owner I am struggling to determine why the engine revs up a
     bit when I shift from forward to neutral. Even if I prevent the
     throttle lever from moving the engine will still revs up a bit.
     I also find the gear shift very "vague" when shifting from forward
     to
     neutral.
     I'm thinking the cables may need some lubrication or even replacing.
     It's a fresh water boat and the cables appear to be in very good
     condition.
     Thanks for any guidance on these two issues.
     Cheers....
     Kim Chapman
     C320 #416
     No Problem
     C400 #249
     Quiescence

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