[C38] can't shift

[Phil Gay]

I had a similar problem a couple of months ago, except that I never did get
it out of reverse.  The problem was that the transmission clutch cable bent
and wouldn't slide through the outer sheathing.  This is crazy, but it's
true.  I didn't stop with replacing the engine cables, but replaced the
entire pedestal, engine control, chain, idler sheaves, etc.  The only thing
I kept was the radial (sometimes called a quadrant on other configurations)
drive.  Because there is so little room between the rudder stuffing box and
the floor of the cockpit, I had to continue to use a pedestal riser which
added all manner of problems.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA



-----Original Message-----
From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:31 AM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] can't shift

Has anyone had a problem getting the transmission to shift out of reverse.
Could not get it out of reverse killed engine went right into  neutral.
Please don't tell me I need a new transmission! At least until the market
starts back up.
Thanks Bill Flying Goose #324


      

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