Jim, If you have a delrin ring above deck it may be worn/the source of the squeak. I replaced the one on my 35/3 last year.You could try smoothing it off with some 800 grit sandpaper.
Joel On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 2:14 PM, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > OK thanks. It made some difference for me at the time as well. I was > not even looking for a grease fitting back there until one of the other > 30-2 owners on this list made me aware of it. > > Regards, > > Jim Reinardy > C&C 30-2 “Firewater” > Milwaukee, WI > > Sent from Windows Mail > > *From:* Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2015 1:08 PM > > *To:* Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> > > Yes, the lower tube. Not only got rid of the squeak for me , but freed up > the steering so driving became a real pleasure. > > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > On Jun 15, 2015, at 14:01, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi Andy, > > Thanks for the reply. Are you talking about the lower tube where the post > goes into the glass tube and ultimately out the bottom, or the top of the > tube where it meets the cockpit floor?. I put quite a bit of grease in the > lower fitting last year in a futile attempt to get rid of the squeak. The > only thing that seems to help is getting some lube on the emergency tiller > bracket in my case. > > Jim > > Sent from Windows Mail > > *From:* Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2015 12:44 PM > *To:* Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> > > My 40 and the 41 I'm delivering south from St John, NB at the moment both > have grease fitting on the tube. These are packed with grease and you give > them a turn every now and then to lube the tube. Mine hadn't been done for > quite some time so it needed to be repacked twice before I was confident > there was enough grease in there. That eliminated the squeak for me. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > On Jun 15, 2015, at 13:20, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Jim, I do have a cover at my emergency tiller stock, but it doesn't keep > the water out. I have not experienced the squeak at the stock so can't > offer advice there. Is it possible to use something a bit heavier than > McLube, but lighter than standard grease. Triflow or similar? > > Kevin > 30-2 Osprey > > On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 3:21 PM Jim Reinardy via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hello All, >> >> >> >> I have a persistent squeak when I turn the wheel on my 30-2. I have >> traced it to the emergency tiller bracket in the back of the cockpit. I >> can spray McLube in there and it will go away for a short time, but always >> comes back, especially after a rain. Was there originally a cover on the >> bracket, BTW? >> >> >> >> I don’t see a grease fitting like the lower part of the shaft has, or >> another way to get a better lubricant in there. >> >> >> >> Anyone had this issue before? I am reluctant to remove the bracket for >> fear of causing larger issues with the steering system, so reassurance >> there would also be helpful. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Jim Reinardy >> >> C&C 30-2 “Firewater” >> >> Milwaukee, WI >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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