When was last time you put grease in the cup on the shaft log? If you don't
have play in the rudder shaft, this may be your problem. I am sure you know
there is a grease cup on the shaft log where it comes through thhe hull. Use
Green Grease, a waterproof grease. Fill the cup, tighten to force grease into
shaft, turn wheel back and forth, repeat until you see new grease being forced
out the top of rudder shaft log. Good two person job as crawling in and out of
that area of bilge can be tough.
Hope this helps.
Bill Walker
CnC 36
Pentwater, Michigan
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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Our rudder shaft leaks where it passes through the cockpit floor. There is no
play in the rudder, doughnut nut is snug and everything functions normally. Am
suspecting the delrin (?) thrust washer / bearing under the doughnut nut is
degraded after almost 30 years. Not sure if is a thrust bearing with flange or
just a washer. Before I start disassembling any thoughts from the group?
Also, any suggestions on where to obtain a replacement?
TIA
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
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