Hi David,
Check the shifter lever at the transmission and make sure fuel lines or hoses aren't blocking the throw. Check the fluid level while you're there.
I once changed the fuel filters on my M4-30 and had one fuel line from the water separator got pushed behind the transmission shifter lever and blocked it from going into reverse. Simple fix once discovered. Tie Wrap the hose out of the way.
The trans lever should be easy to move by hand while still connected to the cable. If the Lever is hard to move, disconnect the cable and try each alone, to see where you have friction. The cable is SS rod through a plastic sleeve so any lube safe for those materials should help ease the friction there. Use something that drys so it doesn't attract dirt.
Cables are ordered by length, not very expensive, but you'll need to pull the compass from the pedestal to get to the other end, so if you take on this project, I'd replace the throttle cable at the same time, for piece of mind.
From: "David Knecht" <davidakne...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:20:14 AM
Subject: Stus-List Transmission on Universal
I had trouble starting my Universal M-430 yesterday and eventually realized that it was having trouble turning over the engine because it was actually in gear when I thought it was in neutral (plus my batteries were weak after sitting for 3 weeks). This is the second time this has happened, and it is because the shift lever is very sticky and hard to move, so it is very hard to tell where neutral is. Is this likely the cable needing replacement, or is there something on the engine/transmission I can lubricate or tweak to try and make it smoother? Thanks- Dave
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Check the shifter lever at the transmission and make sure fuel lines or hoses aren't blocking the throw. Check the fluid level while you're there.
I once changed the fuel filters on my M4-30 and had one fuel line from the water separator got pushed behind the transmission shifter lever and blocked it from going into reverse. Simple fix once discovered. Tie Wrap the hose out of the way.
The trans lever should be easy to move by hand while still connected to the cable. If the Lever is hard to move, disconnect the cable and try each alone, to see where you have friction. The cable is SS rod through a plastic sleeve so any lube safe for those materials should help ease the friction there. Use something that drys so it doesn't attract dirt.
Cables are ordered by length, not very expensive, but you'll need to pull the compass from the pedestal to get to the other end, so if you take on this project, I'd replace the throttle cable at the same time, for piece of mind.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
From: "David Knecht" <davidakne...@gmail.com>
To: "CnC CnC discussion list" <CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:20:14 AM
Subject: Stus-List Transmission on Universal
I had trouble starting my Universal M-430 yesterday and eventually realized that it was having trouble turning over the engine because it was actually in gear when I thought it was in neutral (plus my batteries were weak after sitting for 3 weeks). This is the second time this has happened, and it is because the shift lever is very sticky and hard to move, so it is very hard to tell where neutral is. Is this likely the cable needing replacement, or is there something on the engine/transmission I can lubricate or tweak to try and make it smoother? Thanks- Dave
David Knecht
Aries
1990 C&C 34+
New London, CT
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