Hood Seafurl 3250

[lucky]

     The bottom bearings have come out of the drum on my 3250 furl.  This unit is mounted on my 34 Catalina 1986 - hull # 13; I would assume that the Hood 3250 is the original.
  If I place a screwdriver between the drum and the fairlead arm, I can pry the drum up approximately 1". 
What holds the drum down so that this will not occur?

Also, can I get the Norseman cone out of the terminal shaft so that I can replace the bottom bearings?
Has anyone had a similar problem?

Thanks
Al Landry
Lucky 13
Hull 13

[Kyle Ewing]

With my Seafurl I have a problem with the drum/foil assembly apparently dropping slightly and binding against the fairlead arm assembly.  It works flawlessly with the assembly removed but binds with it on. 

There was some upward play but I don't remember how much. 

I'm interested in your experiences.  The drawings aren't clear to me about how the assembly is put together.  I'll be looking at it closer in the spring, only 2 months away!

Kyle Ewing
#1010 Donnybrook
Chicago

[Ron Hill]

Al : Give Hood a call with your problem.  Try (603)826-4117 and see if they can help. 

[lucky]

Contacted Hood and I think the best and cheapest way to repair is to buy a new furler.
thanks to all.
Al landry
lUCKY
HULL#13