That is the grease cap. In Siri you can unscrew the top and squeeze grease into it. The whole thing may unscrew and you can separate it when it is out.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 2:52 PM Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Getting excited about getting back on the water. > but... > > I have a dumb question, and > I see there are other posts about the rudder squeaking, some were thinking > the same as was suggested to me locally, extend the fitting with a hose. > > Can I be confident that the squeaking issue is simply a grease problem? > Should I be concerned about stains that look like old grease dripped down > the post housing? > I am posting a picture here. I assume this is my grease cap. > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Na_wgHls_FKZ3TSl8GkxK7x5ObJPuvfU/view?usp=sharing > > Does anyone know the fitting size and where I might get an extension hose > and proper fitting to extend this out? > Getting to the rudder post sucks. You have to take off the scupper hose at > least, so extending this is a good idea as suggested by others. > > Sorry in advance, I feel stupid on this one. Is that cap supposed to open > to get grease into it? Or am I supposed to unscrew it? > > Thanks > > Ignorant as ever > > Matthew Schlanger > The Office > C&C 35 mk3 > Nyack NY > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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