Hi Bob,
A worn keyway or key will show as lost motion between the wheel and
the shaft it's connected to.
Grip the shaft just ahead of the wheel with something non-marring
(like a padded visegrip, set firm not hard).
If the lost motion, 1/4" play, is the same then it's a worn key/keyway.
If there is no lost motion there then look for slackness in the
cables (as others suggested) or the key/keyway at the quadrant. Slop
can also be cause by a worn rudder tube, but basically start at the
input and work your way through the system.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 06:16 AM 20/08/2012, you wrote:
Bill:
Can you elaborate a bit on what is a worn keyway on the steering shaft.
Is it a big job to replace/repair?
Bob Abbott
AZURA
On 2012/08/20 10:03 AM, Bill Connon wrote:
Helen Abbott wrote:
Recently, we have noticed a little 'play' in the steering
system......by a little 'play' I mean the wheel turns approx. a
1/4 inch before it engages the rudder.
Is something wearing away in the steering system and needs to be
replaced or is this a case where an adjustment can be made to
tighten things up?
Any and all advice appreciated?
Bob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
Bob,
I have the same problem on my '78 36 footer. The problem is
definitely a worn keyway on the steering shaft.
Bill
Caprice 1
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