[C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose

[Larry Frank]

Sorry to answer so late.  The packing seemed fine, however I did replace.  I
also added mylar sheet to shim the rudder stock below the cap.  I think the
groan is mostly gone.

Larry
C320 #246 WindSwept.

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose

I disassembled the gear under the cockpit inspection port  and squirted some
teflon dry lube between the head stock and bushing. This has cured the the
squeaking sound coming from the headstock when the rudder is under load.What
did WINDSWEPT find when you inspected the packing gland at the rudder
tube...had the lube dried out?
CheersJohn1999#574


> From: WindSwept at stx.rr.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:49:36 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose
> 
> I believe I am currently trying to deal with the same issue.  I think
there
> are three steps that can be taken to address this problem.
> 
> 1.  Replace the delrin washer under the rudder stock cap.  They are
> available from Catalina Direct.  I did this however it did not solve the
> problem at least completely.  I think it made an improvement.  I need more
> trips out to be sure.
> 
> 2.  I have repacked the packing gland where the stock enters the top of
the
> rudder tube.  I have not been sailing since this step.
> 
> 3.  I purchased some .003" and .005" mylar film from an art supply house
> online.  I am working on inserting a wrap around the rudder stock under
the
> inspection cap to fill in the area that is worn away from years of use.  I
> have not had complete success getting the mylar wrapped completely around
> the entire circumference of the stock because it is pressing against the
> forward part of the fiberglass tube that is under the inspection plate.  I
> need to work on that some more this weekend.  I found this repair
> information online from Gerry Douglas.  Here is the link:
> http://www.catalina30.com/techlib/Rudder%20Shaft/rudder-repair.pdf
> I am trying to put one single piece of mylar around the entire post
because
> when I put individual strips as Gerry describes they tend to move over
each
> other as the rudder is turned.
> 
> Larry
> WindSwept C320 #246  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:19 AM
> To: Catalina List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose
> 
> I was out this past week in some heavy weather and I'm getting a
> squeaking/scraping noise from the rudder stock where the emergency tiller
> fits. I can feel a vibration in my feet along with the noise. This occurs
> when steering with the rudder under pressure. Anyone experienced
> this...squirted some type of lube into this area?ThanksJohnM1999#574
> 
> > From: clburti at gmail.com
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:43 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose
> > 
> > We did an article on motor mount replacement for the WB in either the
> summer or fall 2012 issue of Mainsheet. There was a recall reported on the
> front mounts.  It also addressed proper shaft alignment which can be
> complicated if the coupling faces are not at perfect right angles to the
> shaft. Either issue can make alignment difficult or impossible.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Fair Winds
> > Chris Burti
> > Commitment
> > Catalina 320, #867
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > From: Sail email
> > Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎10‎, ‎2013 ‎10‎:‎54‎ ‎PM
> > To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> > 
> > First,  I am seeing considerable vibration under power from play in the
> "bearing" in the deck floor for the rudder stock.  There seems to be what
I
> would estimate to be 3-5 thousands play at least.
> > 
> > Has anyone else encountered this and is there a good fix available?
> > 
> > Secondly, has anyone experienced a situation where the front of the
engine
> (Westerbeke 30B) cannot go far enough to starboard to perfectly align the
> shaft?  Any fix?
> > 
> > Third, have experiences with a Aquamet 19 or 22 SS prop shaft
replacement
> for the original bronze shaft been positive?  Any experience with shafts
> from Deep Blue Yacht Supply?
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > Mike 
> > Cat 320 #324
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