> > I had to replace the bushings on my 1983 C&C 37 MK I this past spring. It > was different from the other C&C's. Mine had a fiberglass tube inserted in > the rudder support. I had to get a custom bushing made from delrin 9" long. > I went to South Shore Yachts in Niagara on the Lake. They had pre-made > bushings for most of the C&C's. >
I had about 1/8" movement at the lower part of the bushing. Give them a call. Mac McKenzie C&C 37 Worthy Pearl > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 18:09:37 -0400 > From: "mike amirault" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Stus-List Lower rudder bearing C&C33 ii > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi folks. I have noticed a bit of play in my rudder, probably ?? to 3/8? > deflection at the very bottom. I am contemplating dropping the rudder for > a > closer inspection and possible bearing replacement. > > I have removed the top bearing (easy) and found that it has a Delrin > (probably) bushing 2 3/8? i.d. x 2 ?? o.d. That bushing has some wear > and is easily replaceable. > > A few questions: > > 1. How much play is too much? > > 2. Is the bottom bearing Delrin or Bronze? > > 3. Is there a water seal above the bottom bearing? > > 4. Does anyone have a source for new bearings? > > 5. Does anyone have photos or write up of repairs (on any size c&c ) > > > > All suggestions greatly appreciated. > > > > Mike Amirault > > C&C33 ii Lovely Cruise > > SMSC (NS) > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list. > com/attachments/20171111/70ecc623/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:09:57 +0000 > From: Bruno Lachance <[email protected]> > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Cc: mike amirault <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Lower rudder bearing C&C33 ii > Message-ID: > <CY4PR04MB11113B5EBD27F167D6AA08DEFB2A0@CY4PR04MB1111. > namprd04.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Mike, > > I also own a 33 mk II and i have dropped my rudder before. How much play > is too much depends of you, for me more than 1/4 would be bothering. The > bottom sleeve bearing is not bronze, and there is also Delrin spacer there > sitting on top of the rudder. > > There is no "seal". I suspect the top of the type to be over the water > line and the grease makes for the seal. I have a grease port on mine and I > never had any water ingress from there. > > My rudder was still tight and the sleeve bearing seemed in good condition > with no scratch so I did not replaced it. It is a tight fit and I guess it > must be hard to remove. > > I did have a bit of play, but I have replaced the top Delrin friction ring > ( made by Polyalto, Qc), quite expensive, very exact measurement, you don't > need that but I did not know another supplier). This piece was worn as the > SS pin itself that even had a flat worn surface, I had flipped the pin > before it was a little tiny bit loose in the rudder post hole and wanted it > to look nice and new so I had a machine shop turn a new oneto fit the hole > perfectly. I also had the plastic ring made a bit thicker. With these new > parts, a clean tube and new grease I now have a tight and buttery smooth > rudder. > > While I was at it I also checked my quadrant, cleaned it and replaced my > steering cables, chain, brake, etc... with the Edson rebuild kit. > > I' very happy I did this, smooth steering is nice and I know I can thrust > my steering system. > > Good luck. > > Bruno Lachance > B?cassine, 33 mkII > New Richmond, Qc. > > Envoy? de mon iPad > > Le 11 nov. 2017 ? 18:10, mike amirault via CnC-List <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> a ?crit : > > Hi folks. I have noticed a bit of play in my rudder, probably ?? to 3/8? > deflection at the very bottom. I am contemplating dropping the rudder for > a closer inspection and possible bearing replacement. > I have removed the top bearing (easy) and found that it has a Delrin > (probably) bushing 2 3/8? i.d. x 2 ?? o.d. That bushing has some wear > and is easily replaceable. > A few questions: > > 1. How much play is too much? > > 2. Is the bottom bearing Delrin or Bronze? > > 3. Is there a water seal above the bottom bearing? > > 4. Does anyone have a source for new bearings? > > 5. Does anyone have photos or write up of repairs (on any size c&c ) > > All suggestions greatly appreciated. > > Mike Amirault > C&C33 ii Lovely Cruise > SMSC (NS) > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. 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