[C38] tranmission lever adjustment

[Max Soto]

Hi Ken,

In regards to the transmission shift linkage adjustment, here's how it
works. You don't have to unscrew the plate from the transmission, or the
cable from the plate, there's a bolt on the bottom of the transmission lever
arm. Loose this bolt,  put the shift lever on the pedestal in neutral
position, adjust the transmission arm until you have a 90 degree angle
between the cable pin and the  lever, then tight the bolt. The only reason
where you have to unbolt the cable from the plate is if there's no possible
way to reach the 90 deg. angle in the neutral position.

Hope this helps,

Max Soto
C38 #198 Estancia
Puntarenas, Costa Rica


2007/11/5, D. R. Strong <drstrong at ucdavis.edu>:
>
> Ken: Tom is correct. I cannot imagine living with one of our 20 odd
> year-old ladies without a removable floor in the sail locker.
> regards, Don
>
> Tom T. wrote:
>
>  Hello Ken,
>
> If you make the now famous sail locker modification, you will have access
> to the engine compartment large enough for you to climb in behind the
> transmission to work.
>
> The procedure involves cutting the floor out of the sail locker and adding
> an aluminum lip around and under the perimeter of the cut so the floor can
> be reinserted.  With this new "false floor" removed,  you will have ample
> access to your engine compartment from behind the engine.
>
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata #95, St. Pete Fla
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Kenneth M. Sutto <kmspacific at hotmail.com>
> *To: *Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> *Sent:* 11/4/2007 8:10:09 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] engine access. try door frame removal
>
>
>        I am trying to get to the shift linkage on the engine to adjust the
> angle of the cable. When I shift into forward the control handle at the helm
> does not engage very easy and sometimes slips out. There is a plate on the
> engine block that holds the linkage but I can barely reach it to remove the
> bolts on the block. I looked at  removing the Teak but the area is too far
> aft and to the right of the engine to get access from the forward end of the
> engine. It is also down very low in that area.
>       Ken
>
>
>  ------------------------------
> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:09:22 -0800
> From: drstrong at ucdavis.edu
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: Re: [C38] engine access. try door frame removal
>
> Ken: First, try removing the teak frame that holds the access door in
> front of the Engine. This gives several more inches all around.
> Don
>
> Kenneth M. Sutto wrote:
>
>   Hello all, thank you for the "performance' and "prop walk" information.
>   I have another situation on my 1983  #253 Catalina.  I need to get more
> access to the starboard side engine compartment. Next to the quarterberth is
> a small access opening which I can not get in to. I am pretty big in the
> shoulders and chest, (naturally a flat stomach!!!) and I am left handed.
> This makes it almost impossible to get access to the engine for me.
>  How much of the side hole can I safetly cut out without any loss to the
> strength of the shell.
>  Also what is the best way to cut the fiberglass out. I was planning tape
> the cut area, then mark the cut line on the tape and cut with a jigsaw.
> Then I have to figure out a new access panel.
>  Any input, thanks.
>  Ken Sutto
>         Sundancer  #253
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