Well, the rudder is off. I wasn't easy, but not terrible either. 3 of the 4 3/8" bolts that hold the radial wheel in place came out with a lot of heat and patience. The fourth broke. Fortunately, it broke at the interface between the two halves of the wheel, so I could easily get the wheel off. Once off I was able to drill out and re-tap the threads as good as new. Now to get the bearings out and make new ones. More to come.
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 9:10 AM mike amirault via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I agree with Gary, chances are the stainless bolts are “welded” to the > aluminum due to galvanic corrosion. This was the case for my quadrant, two > bolts came out with a lot of gentle persuasion, but the other two snapped > off and had to be carefully drilled out of the aluminum. Maybe Josh’s > quadrant was previously removed or maybe he is not in salt water? Once I > got the holes drilled out, I drilled them straight through and bolted > through with longer bolts and nylon lock nuts. Also used tef-gel to prevent > further corrosion. The rudder weighs at least 100lbs. If your rudder post > is like mine, there is a ½” threaded hole in the top; I threaded in a long > ½” rod, ran it through a piece of hardwood, installed washers and nuts to > lower and later raise the rudder into place. > > > > Mike Amirault > > C&C33ii Lovely Cruise > > SMSC > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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