Blair,
Rob (below) described the correct way to tackle the problem. I was going to use
my 11 year old daughter as my spider monkey, but I tried lubricating without
disassembly and it worked (at least for me). The "cover" that I referred to is
simply the white plastic (nylon?) cap that covers access to the tiller
fitting. Perhaps your cap is missing or stowed?
As I said, Rob describes how to do the job properly, but I managed to fix my
problem without disassembly and my daughter still speaks to me.
Robert H.
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From: Blair via CnC-List <[email protected]>
Date: 08-03-2015 10:13 AM (GMT-08:00)
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Cc: Blair <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Stus-List 88 C&C 30 MKII Stiff
That is useful and funny....thank you
Blair Clark 902-423-4651
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Sent: August 3, 2015 2:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Robert Gallagher
Subject: Stus-List 88 C&C 30 MKII Stiff
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
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