Transmission problems

I have a Cal2-27 from 1980 equipped with an 11 hp universal engine. Recently I have experienced my transmission slipping at low speed. The first time I thought it was an out of adjustment linkage, but I have ruled that out. Does anyone know if there are any adjustments to this transmission or am I looking at an expensive rebuild. Thanks JohnB Cal227 #650 Gotcha Again

What kind of transmission is it? I have recently had to replace my Hurth transmission in my Cal29. It was expensive but I feel much more confident in tricky situations. Scott 74 Cal29 From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:02 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems I have a Cal2-27 from 1980 equipped with an 11 hp universal engine. Recently I have experienced my transmission slipping at low speed. The first time I thought it was an out of adjustment linkage, but I have ruled that out. Does anyone know if there are any adjustments to this transmission or am I looking at an expensive rebuild. Thanks JohnB Cal227 #650 Gotcha Again

I believe it is a hurth transmission. Until now I have had no problems with it. _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Cyphers Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:27 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems What kind of transmission is it? I have recently had to replace my Hurth transmission in my Cal29. It was expensive but I feel much more confident in tricky situations. Scott 74 Cal29 From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:02 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems I have a Cal2-27 from 1980 equipped with an 11 hp universal engine. Recently I have experienced my transmission slipping at low speed. The first time I thought it was an out of adjustment linkage, but I have ruled that out. Does anyone know if there are any adjustments to this transmission or am I looking at an expensive rebuild. Thanks JohnB Cal227 #650 Gotcha Again

Many Hurths, Kanzakis, & ZFs are known in the trade as $1.00 an hour gears. They last a little over 1,000 hours and cost a little over $1,000. Check Dr. Diesel on Foleyengines.com. Disconnect your shift linkage cable, start the engine and shift using the lever on the gear. If it shifts okay, then the problem is with the cable $100 or less. If it does not shift into forward and reverse, then prepare to pay $$$$. One thousand hours is more than ten years given the normal usage stats. Sail more, power less or buy a boat with a Borg Warner gear. YMMV. Tom From: John Boyce <je… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems I believe it is a hurth transmission. Until now I have had no problems with it. From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Cyphers Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:27 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems What kind of transmission is it? I have recently had to replace my Hurth transmission in my Cal29. It was expensive but I feel much more confident in tricky situations. Scott 74 Cal29 From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:02 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Transmission problems I have a Cal2-27 from 1980 equipped with an 11 hp universal engine. Recently I have experienced my transmission slipping at low speed. The first time I thought it was an out of adjustment linkage, but I have ruled that out. Does anyone know if there are any adjustments to this transmission or am I looking at an expensive rebuild. Thanks JohnB Cal227 #650 Gotcha Again

On 8/25/2011 9:46 PM, Tom Vandiver wrote: > Sail more, power less or buy a boat with a Borg Warner gear. Who can quarrel with sail more and power less? But there is another option, which is to buy an outboard. Chris Campbell

Your transmission needs rebuilding. It is a Hurth HBW 50, 2:1 ratio. We suggest that instead of rebuilding that old Hurth transmission, you replace it with a Twin Disc. This unit has a simple cone clutch, unlike the multi disc clutches of the Hurth. This makes them simple, and robust transmissions. They are rated for 30 horsepower , so it is way overbuilt for your 11hp engine. The new transmission is a direct replacement for the old Hurth. Just remove your engine's bellhousing, then the Hurth, and install the Twin Disc. We suggest you also replace the drive plate it this time, and check all flexible engine mounts for condition. If they are collapsed, engine alignment is impossible. Please contact me off list for details and pricing. *Joe DeMers - owner* Sound Marine Diesel LLC SoundMarineDiesel.com <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com/> *phone & fax (860) 666-2184* On 8/25/2011 5:02 PM, John Boyce wrote: > > > I have a Cal2-27 from 1980 equipped with an 11 hp universal engine. > Recently I have experienced my transmission slipping at low speed. > The first time I thought it was an out of adjustment linkage, but I > have ruled that out. Does anyone know if there are any adjustments to > this transmission or am I looking at an expensive rebuild. > > Thanks > > JohnB > > Cal227 #650 > > Gotcha Again > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3855 - Release Date: 08/24/11 14:35:00 > -- *Joe DeMers - owner* Sound Marine Diesel LLC SoundMarineDiesel.com <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com/> *phone & fax (860) 666-2184*