Had a hardwood plug finely machined to precisely fit existing rudder tube
diameter. Same plug had hole precisely drilled thru. Placed a long very
straight rod inside a larger hole drill (1/2" larger than existing tube
diameter). Using rod as guide I slowly drilled up and enlarged the rudder tube
diameter. Only had to carefully fair upper end with Dremel before installing
new Delrin insertions.
Was about 10 years ago and honestly to this day, don't know where I got the
cojones, luck and ability to pull it off...
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew <wolf...@erie.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 10:06 AM
To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Re: rudder post fitting
David:
I'm guessing the rudder post is 3 inches or so in diameter. How on
earth did you drill out the bushings?
-----Original Message-----
From: David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 10:01 AM
To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Re: rudder post fitting
Matt...my 1981 40 has a similar configuration but bolt and wheels are oriented
athwartship. I also put in new bushings in my tube by drilling out just
enough for a new insertion. Was not easy but even my crude machinations seemed
to work.
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