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Forum: Marine Electronics

01-03-2012, 18:34

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

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Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

I wanted to update everyone - you might be right regarding the electrical connections. I made a jumper wire with small crimp-on connectors and remeasured voltages. In doing so, I discovered that...

Forum: Marine Electronics

15-02-2012, 09:53

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

John,
Thank you - as I recall, I measured the resistance on the coil and it also was within spec. I didn't test under load, though - I will retest. Good idea,
Don

Forum: Marine Electronics

15-02-2012, 07:26

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

I'm leaning towards sending the unit to Raymarine for rebuild. I'm pretty certain the clutch is worn with excessive play causing it to bind. I'm also interested in the claim that the newer models...

Forum: Marine Electronics

09-02-2012, 07:29

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Paul,
Thanks for looking. I'm off to the boat to replace the wiring - it's worth a try!
Don

Forum: Marine Electronics

08-02-2012, 16:27

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Based on several suggestions that it might be electrical, before servicing or buying a new unit, I will replace the clutch wiring. In rethinking about this, there is an unknown splice from the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

08-02-2012, 16:02

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

The key difference between rebuilding vs. new is a 6 month vs. 3 year warranty.

Forum: Marine Electronics

08-02-2012, 09:11

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Thanks for this - I will open up and check the gears - as I recall, they are plastic.

I spoke with Raymarine again to verify if the new drives are compatible with my old ST5000+ control unit. ...

Forum: Marine Electronics

07-02-2012, 19:45

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Re: Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Paul,
I'm with you - to get to this point, I've experimented with different springs, polishing the rails with file/emery cloth.... It is working pretty good using McLube on the clutch rails, but...

Forum: Marine Electronics

07-02-2012, 18:42

Replies: 21

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Views: 22,583

Posted By Capt.Don

Raymarine Linear Drive - Repair or Replace?

Hi, I have a 12 year old Raymarine Linear Drive, Type 1, that was part of ST5000+ package. The clutch has an intermittent problem of not engaging. I've spoken with Raymarine and their standard...

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