I'd remove the plate and spray some PB Blaster on the post and work it in. It might dissolve some of the old dried up lubricant. (I used it to clean winches). Then lube and re-assemble.
My 2 cents. Joel On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Robert Gallagher via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > remove the through bolts from the plate that holds the cap to the rudder > post/emergency tiller point. > > Remove the "plastic" bearing and lubricate. > > Replace the bearing ant test for stiffness in the steering. If it's still > stif you may need to lightly sand the inside of the bearing, as I did, and > retest until you are happy with the results. > > It's only a couple of hours work. You will need sealant for the cap and > through bolts. > > But first you will need to trap a spider monkey and train him or her to > hold a wrench on those through bolts. I actually bribed a friend who is > small and flexible. After that miserable job he's no long we my friend. > Maybe I'd still have the monkey? > > Feel free to contact me off list if you have any questions. > [email protected] > > Rob > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > 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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