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Initially Posted - 07/29/2002 : 20:35:03

If you've ever put your fat foot on an open rope clutch, chances are you've snapped the handle off like I did. I know, just be more careful to close the clutch before scrambling around, but every now and then ........ <img src=icon_smile_8ball.gif border=0 align=middle>

I thought it was great somebody offers the handles for sale. Contact Rig-Rite in Warwick, RI. www.rigrite.com. My new one was $12, which I thought was a good deal better than having to buy a new rope clutch.
Bought a spare too .... just in case I get clumsy again.

Max Day
C250 WB 380
Lake Pleasant, AZ

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Response Posted - 07/29/2002 : 20:45:04

Two years ago I broke one the same way. I didn't know about the replacement handles, so I had to install the whole clutch.

How hard was it to instll the handle?

Thanks for the post. You have done us a good service with that info.

Steve Raffel
C 250 WK #408

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Response Posted - 07/30/2002 : 19:12:41

The handles are held in place by a pin with spring clip on each end. Pry the spring clips off and knock the pin out. I found I was able to remove the old handle and get the new one in place by removing the top two screws on the mini-lock housing, loosening up the bottom screws a little, and gently prying the body open with a large screwdriver -- just enough to get the handle in or out. Once the new handle is in place, reinsert the pin and slide the spring clips back on. I found the spring clips were a little loose, so I re-compressed them (very gently) with a set of pliers. Ideally, new ones should probably be installed, but the new handles didn't come with new pins and clips. As you can tell, I tried to avoid having to remove the entire mini-lock and reset it. It seemed to work well without abusing the mechanism and made for a much faster repair. Depending on which clutch you're working on, you may need a short philips head, or a right angle one for tight spaces. The lower screws heads on the double clutch on the starboard side are hard to get to because of the lip from the hatch.

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Response Posted - 07/31/2002 : 17:07:33

Thaks for the help. I ordered a replacement today. I was charged $14 so you got a better deal. I didn't realize that until I reread your posting. I think I'll forget the $2.

Steve Raffel
C 250 WK #408

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