Thanks for reminding me. I have to take the grease gun to the boat and grease the rudder bearings, next time.
Chuck S > On 04/20/2023 10:46 PM John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > > I dropped my rudder for repairs some 10 years ago and to my recollection, > the 34 system does not have a lower bushing or bearing. Rather is just a > close tolerance fiberglass tube. The outside of the tube is braced by > fiberglass struts to the interior of the hull. Top of the tube ends about a > foot or so from underside of cockpit floor to provide space for steering > quadrant and be well above water line. Shaft continues up through cockpit > floor square cast bronze fitting held in place by 4 bolts. Fitting hole for > rudder shaft is also close tolerance so threads for donut ride on hole edges. > This is the real issue as over time the threads enlarge the fitting hole > allowing the rudder post to wobble. Hence the solution to remove the fitting > and insert a new bushing. > > > On a related note, the tube should have a threaded hole for a grease cup. > Ensure that is working so you can insert grease as part of normal > maintenance. I replace the cup with a hydraulic hose with fittings so I > could insert grease from the locker and not have to crawl back there > > > Best of luck > > > John Read > > 1982 C&C 34 > > > From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 1:45 PM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com>; Korbey Hunt > <kampf2...@hotmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble > > > Thank you. It would be difficult to access anything in the space below > the cockpit. Where can I purchase a replacement bearing? Are there two that > need replacement? > > > Get Outlook for Android https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg > > > --------------------------------------------- > > From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:41:35 AM > To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com > > Subject: Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble > > > On Persistence websitehttp://www.hoytsailing.com/ at the bottom of the > page is a link to the rudder bearing replacement project that we undertook > two years ago. Different boat but much of it will be similar. > > > At least you will not have to deal with a steering quadrant and a bunch > of cables so access should be better. We found that the lower bearing (was > in fact a bushing) had screws holding it in place that we did not find until > we cut out the old bearing. Look closely for these screws while you are > enjoying all the comforts of crawling around in your cockpit locker! > > > Mike Hoyt > > Persistence > > Halifax, NShttp://www.hoytsailing.com > > > > From: John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Sent: April 20, 2023 2:35 PM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: John Read <johnprea...@gmail.com mailto:johnprea...@gmail.com > > Subject: Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble > > > Check bearing where rudder post comes through cockpit floor just under > tiller fitting. It wears over time allowing wobble. Had issue with my 82 34. > Fix was done on the hard. Support rudder. Remove bearing. Machine shop > inserted bronze bearing. Reinstall. John Read > > > On Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 1:23 PM Korbey Hunt via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > > > > > > I have a 1980 34 C&C that has developed a profound tiller wobble > > while under power . Has anyone else had this experience? What is the > > remedy. I plan to haul out in June to inspect. > > > > > > Get Outlook for Android https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album > > site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > Thanks for your help. > > Stu > > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album > > site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
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