I doubt there would be room. The grease also prevents water over filling the tube
On Fri, Apr 21, 2023, 8:24 AM Korbey Hunt via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks. I bought a zerk fitting to add to the grease cup. The idea of a > hose extension is a good one. I was thinking some shaft packing material > might help? > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > *From:* CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:23:57 PM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble > > 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> > *Sent:* Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:41:35 AM > *To:* 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble > > > On Persistence website 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, NS > > www.hoytsailing.com > > > *From:* John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* April 20, 2023 2:35 PM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* John Read <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> 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 > > 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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