Navico/Simrad WP10 Autopilot, purchased new late 99, stays covered when not in use. Got a new belt from Polytech Designs
Second time I've replaced the belt on this unit, install went routine. Unit was working fine but getting threads coming off the belt and feeling drag when clutch not engaged prior to replacement.
Belt went in fine, belt grabs when clutch engaged, electronics come on and operate. Feels like it should work...but when installed/engaged, it sounds like the belt teeth are slipping on the drive gear or one of the internal nylon gears is now fubar. I've seen the bulletin where they changed belts back in 01ish but didn't seem to be a size difference, just material...Anyone have experience with this.
Would prefer not to drop $1500 +into a new unit this year.
1996 Catalina TRBS
Second time I've replaced the belt on this unit, install went routine. Unit was working fine but getting threads coming off the belt and feeling drag when clutch not engaged prior to replacement.
Belt went in fine, belt grabs when clutch engaged, electronics come on and operate. Feels like it should work...but when installed/engaged, it sounds like the belt teeth are slipping on the drive gear or one of the internal nylon gears is now fubar. I've seen the bulletin where they changed belts back in 01ish but didn't seem to be a size difference, just material...Anyone have experience with this.
Would prefer not to drop $1500 +into a new unit this year.
1996 Catalina TRBS