[C38] shifter follow-up

[Duff, Russ (R.W.)]

You need to cut the floor and inboard wall out of the port side sail locker.
This is one of the best mods I have done. With this out I was able to
replace rotted plywood from under the cockpit sole, fix a broken exhaust
pipe, remove the muffler, re-tap a snapped stud in the exhaust manifold....
The list goes on.  With the floor removed I can crawl right inside
underneath the cockpit sole. I wish I had pictures.

Sincerely,
Russ Duff
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM
AVANTURA AT COMCAST DOT NET
 -----Original Message-----
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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:34 AM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] shifter follow-up

I thought I would let everyone know what I found this past weekend with the
shifter. I appears that the cable was the culprit. When I ran the engine and
shifted with the leaver on the transmission everything worked fine, but when
I tried it with the shift leaver it hung up again. I could not get the
bracket off to adjust the cable as it looked to have a small bend when in
gear  and was not  centered in neutral. Since the yard will have to remove
and replace the bracket I choose to do the cable at the  same time since the
labor will be the most of the cost. Will let you know how it comes out. One
more thing those of you who fixed this problem yourself how did you fit in
the opening and get your hands in to get enough leverage? I am 6 foot about
200 lbs and just could not fit my shoulders were the biggest problem.
AS always thanks for all the insight. 
P.S. Is anyone going to be at the rendezvous this weekend in maryland. Hope
to meet other 38 owners. I will be coming by land yacht as my crew (wife)
will be in Cleveland.


      

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