ST4000 Autopilot clutch

[jimi]

Anyone else had problems with the clutch wherebye the pin with the D at the end comes loose and making it a lottery as to whether the autopilot is engaged or not, or whether its disengageable or not?

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[chas]

Yes! I have replaced the pin with a split pin which holds for a bit but then seems to get deformed and break. I would be very interested in a solution.

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[BlueSkyNick]

Look at raymarine.com , Customer Support, FAQ links. You should find Autohelm in there, and I recall a question or two regarding the very pin you are talking about.

I found this site useful when I recently had problems, which turned out to be a knackered belt. I ordered the bits from Greenham Regis who sent them the next day. Easy to fix and all sorted.

Hope this helps

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[colvic]

If the pin has worn lose then the plastic has worn down, and most probably on the clutch lever itself. Ours is some 17 years old and is still a good fit after at least 10000 miles of use, and I'm a bit surprised that it has come so lose. Is the tension correct when engaged? To stiffen thigs up again, would placing a washer between the lever and the outer two arms help hold it in place? Can't see how the pin being lose prevents you from disengaging the clutch.


Phil

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[chas]

What it does is wear the slot in the plastic handle so you cannot get the lever over centre.

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[jimi]

I've phoned Greenham Regis who seemed to know what I was on about and have ordered the bits ... c£30 incl postage .. daylight robbery!

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[chas]

Does seem a lot - maybe he thought you ordered 10. If he did, can I have one?

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[jimi]

Unfortunately it seems you've got to order a whole part!!

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