I decided next time mine breaks I am getting a brand new one. The very latest
version apparently has vastly better sensors and steering algorithms, besides
for being able to steer to GPS.
Joe Della Barba
Coquina C 35 MK I
Kent Island MD USA
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed
Peter,
>
> I've got the old 4000 and many times it doesn't turn the wheel and just
> clicks.
>
Have you checked the drive pin on the motor pinion gear? I have a 4000 on my
1982 - 37 and the pins bend and/or shear fairly often. Clicking is my usual
clue.
Part of the problem seems to be
Della Barba
Coquina C 35 MK I
Kent Island MD USA
From: ssjohnson via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 9:53 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: ssjohnson
Subject: Stus-List Re: Wheel Drive Autopilot
Another alternative is to send the drive unit to Raymarine. $250 to fix any
problem. I've
You get access to the belt by separating the two halves of the assembly
that is attached to the wheel.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Thanks so much Joe. Didn't know there
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Date: 6/25/21 8:07 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List
Cc: Peter Cowenhoven Subject:
Stus-List Re: Wheel Drive Autopilot Thanks so much Joe. Didn't know there was
a belt on the 4000. Does it go around the whole wheel assembly? It's hidden
Thanks so much Joe. Didn't know there was a belt on the 4000. Does it go
around the whole wheel assembly? It's hidden nicely.
I will probably do as you say and buy a new drive unit and see if that works.
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On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 3:58 PM, Della Barba, Joe
