Dennis,
I'm quite interested as I'm getting a bit of slop on the rudder stock as
well.
One thought: I like your last suggestion of a plastic bearing instead
of bronze. Bronze, while softer than stainless for sure, could
potentially cause some wear on the stock, and it might be better to
replace a plastic bearing or bushing every so often rather than risk the
stock. If we really want to get fancy, maybe a short length of a
cutless-type bearing with 1-1/2" ID?
I'll be interested to hear what you end up with. Thanks for sharing this.
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 5/8/2019 2:11 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
OK, I just replaced Touche's upper rudder bearing for the third time
in 20 years. It gets a little sloppy with use. It's a simple Delrin
disc. I had a few made by a plastics machine shop years ago so it's a
simple task to replace it.
I've been thinking about beefing up this bearing for years. So, if
interested, please read this document and tell me if I'm nuts or if
you have any better ideas.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MJ48XXi3m1p7spOZOgZiCR_5Z17p8pb2
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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