[C320-list] Squeaky Rudder Post

[Ken Danko]

Pat:

The more I think about this the more I become convinced that the washer 
is not supposed to move. Before I glue it I would like to be sure that 
that is the right thing to do.

Ken

On 7/5/10 10:44 PM, Pat Ireland wrote:
> Ken
>
> Checked the post on 801 today.  The rudder shaft cap is fibreglass and there
> is a washer under it that looks like a wear bearing.  If 802 is similar, a
> bit of lube should do the trick.
>
> Pat
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 10:46 PM, Pat Ireland<cherie320 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> Jeff
>>
>> Should be possible to remove and replace the head while still in the
>> water.  The quadrant could be blocked to hold the rudder in position while
>> the work is performed.
>>
>> Not sure what the right material specification would be for a thrust
>> washer.  You are right on the durability of Delrin.  But the load on the
>> head should be low enough to allow the use of a non-filled material, which
>> should provide a surface with the least friction.
>>
>> Pat, 801
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 6:26 PM, Jeff Hare<catalina at thehares.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> Pat,
>>>
>>> Would the washer thing have to be done out of the water?
>>>
>>> Would Delrin would be more durable?  NO idea however.  :)
>>>
>>> -Jeff
>>> #809 Woodbine II
>>> ------Original Message------
>>> From: Pat Ireland
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>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Squeaky Rudder Post
>>> Sent: Jul 1, 2010 9:22 PM
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>> No experience yet, so you may get a better recomendation from others.
>>> Believe I would use a teflon spray lube.  And given visible wear, I would
>>> consider adding a thin teflon washer under the head cap.
>>>
>>> Pat, 801
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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