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

[Louis Spitz]

Thanks,
A good approach, which I will try.
Lou

> On Jun 17, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Mark Seyler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> Also, try disconnecting the cable at the transmission end, to see if the resistance is in the cable or the transmission.  If it’s still stiff at the helm with the cable disconnected, you need to either lubricate or replace the cable.  If the cable moves freely, the problem is in the transmission.
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> Mark Seyler
> S/V Reality,
> Catalina 320, #232
> New Orleans, LA
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Charles Holbrook via C320-list
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Very stiff shifting of Perkins M-30
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> Lou
> Do you have feathering or folding prop?  Nine years ago right after I bought my 1995 Catalina with a Perkins 30 I had the same problem with the shifter getting stuck in reverse.  I had to shut engine off to get it shifted back into neutral.  After I removed the transmission and the shop found no problem, I had the boat hoisted up and found that one of the three blades on my feathering prop did not articulate freely and  kept getting stuck..  I changed the prop to the standard brass three bladed prop and the problem went away. If you have a feathering or folding prop you might put on a mask and snorkel and test the blades with your hand to see if they all move freely.
> Charlie    On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:10:57 AM EDT, Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
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> I'm not sure of your problem.
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> The Hurth transmission manual states wait 2 seconds in neutral when shift from forward to reverse.
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> Shift from forward to neutral, wait 2 seconds, then shift into reverse.  etc.
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> 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.
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> Bob Borelli  1995 C320 no. 209  Sassafras River MD
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Very stiff shifting of Perkins M-30
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> 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
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>> On Jun 17, 2024, at 9:05 AM, Louis Spitz via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> 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
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