As a few posters here know, I am in the process of replacing the idler plate on my 1994 C&C 37/40+. During the process of pulling the binnacle and going through it, I found one of the links in the chain had a crack/break in it. Here's a photo: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jaejlvvl2zsq7f4/Steering%20Chain%20%232.jpg?dl=0
I have chain on order. So, now for the question: Anyone know why this crack might have developed? I looked at some websites, and essentially fatigue failure or stress corrosion cracking was suggested. That said, given the breaking strength of the chain, and the general good condition of the chain and sprocket, it would seem unlikely that our steering systems would generate the kind of stresses capable of cracking a link in the chain. Nonetheless, this should serve as warning - don't just assume the chain is fine. Had I not been in a position of removing the chain and inspecting it closely, I could have easily overlooked this! Food for thought, Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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