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

[Louis Spitz]

Thanks,
I’ll give that a try.
Lou

> On Jun 17, 2024, at 10:09 AM, Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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