I just had Raymarine re-build my linear drive for $650. A bargain in my opinion.
David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 12:18:40 -0500 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autohelm problem From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: f...@postaudio.net Steve — do you have a linear electric drive? If so, it sounds like the gearing has finally worn out. You can replace with another linear Type 1 drive; or if your course computer will handle the current, replace with a hydraulic drive like the Octopus drive. Feel free to contact me off-list to discuss further. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Jun 7, 2015, at 8:45 AM, OldSteveh via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:My trusty under deck autohelm malfunctioned yesterday.loud motor noise from the drive unit - no steering of boat.I checked:that all is clear around drive unit.cylinder works back and forth ok when steering by wheel, as does small arm for position sensor.head acts normally - ie no fault or error messages.It seems clearly the drive unit because it is normally very quiet.I am going to remove it today to see whats up.Has anyone had similar situation with theirs? What was the fix?ThanksSteve HoodC&C 34 Diamond GirlLions Head ON _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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