[C320-list] Very stiff shifting of Perkins M-30

[Bob Borelli]

I'm not sure of your problem.

The Hurth transmission manual states wait 2 seconds in neutral when shift from forward to reverse.

Shift from forward to neutral, wait 2 seconds, then shift into reverse.  etc.

Also fill the transmission fluid to the mark on the dip stick.  Dip stick not screwed into place.
I use a hand pump to remove trans fluid then add new to the dip stick mark level.

Bob Borelli  1995 C320 no. 209   Sassafras River MD

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Very stiff shifting of Perkins M-30

I had the same issue and just drained and topped off the transmission fluid (sw-30) in my case. Works much smoother now.
Elan
Sv Osprey
1997 Catalina 320 #451

> On Jun 17, 2024, at 9:05 AM, Louis Spitz via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> It’s hard to shift from neutral to forward to reverse.  I have a 1995 Perkins M-30. This has been an ongoing situation.
> Any suggestions appreciated.
> Thanks
> Lou Spitz
> #195 Merry Chase