[C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose

[windswept at stx.rr.com]

Early on I tried McLube and it worked.  A couple of years later I used most of a can to no effect except for my wallet and McLube stock.
---- Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote: 
> I wonder if some McLube Sailkote would help here.  It's a pretty good dry
> lube for Delrin and other similar situations, so it won't build up or
> attract dirt.  Might be a good way to protect against further damage.
> 
> Might even try it myself... 
> -Jeff
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Larry Frank
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:50 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> 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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