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jerlim
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Initially Posted - 07/08/2009 :  06:44:36  Show Profile
This is our third year w/ the 3 spring model. Prior years all has functioned fine. This year, the pin that slips into the slots on the positioning plate gets stuck in the full low position. Lowering the motor is fine, but raising is a bear as the pin hangs up in the groove.

Does/Has anyone else have/had a similar experience - any tips on a resolution?

As always, many thanks for your thoughts and advice!!!
Jerry
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  06:53:03  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Experiencing the same thing right now.

There are beefier side plates available from CD that are supposed to fix the problem. $50 +/-
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  08:11:04  Show Profile
I understand that those plates are a retro-fit for the older model mount, mine is a little newer and has the double plates...I've spoken w/ Lowell twice so far - he hasn't been very much help, but what we've settled on for the moment is that I'm going to gently file back a little of the 'bump' at the edge of the groove and see if that doesn't ease the movement...
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Rich G
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  09:51:04  Show Profile
I have the same problem. My solution has been not to use the lower most groove. I use the middle position and all seems to be fine.
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  12:17:23  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Same problem here, with a little elbow grease she pops free. I choose to look at it as arm exercise!
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islander
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  14:38:19  Show Profile
I did exactly what Jerry did by filing the little bump made mine slip in or out much easer. In the lowest position there is more spring force to overcome making it harder to disengage the handle.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  17:27:57  Show Profile
Scott - we are neighbors, I never noticed...I'm in New Hyde Park...I'm going to try the filing this w/e and will report back...
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Windhover
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Response Posted - 07/08/2009 :  20:25:32  Show Profile
We use the 4 spring mount, installed by the PO. He had mentioned needing to file the holes slightly. When the unit began to bind in both the lower and secondary hole positions, I filed them out again, and haven't experienced the binding since.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/10/2009 :  21:55:30  Show Profile
I'm very happy to report that filing both slots to take off the bump did the trick
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islander
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Response Posted - 07/13/2009 :  15:05:06  Show Profile
Jerry, Glad the filing worked. I also slid the hinge bolts out, cleaned all the encrusted salt out of the tubes and re-greased them. I would not recommend this to anybody. The motor mount is like a mouse trap, pull the bolts out and twang! Very difficult to get it back together. With the hinges all greased and the tabs/bumps filed down and rounded a bit the mount works like a charm now. NHP??? Why the S. Jamesport?? Is that where the boat is?
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/13/2009 :  15:19:12  Show Profile
I can see why it could be hazardous to remove the bolts...probably something better left for the off season and a sturdy work bench...I did go through about 1/4 can of sail kote and it made a huge improvement...yes, we live in NHP, but keep the boat in SJPT as we have family there.
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