Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-18 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:52 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John and Maryann Read Subject: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing Our rudder shaft leaks where it passes through the cockpit floor. There is no play in the

Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-18 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
, November 16, 2019 1:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: WILLIAM WALKER Subject: Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing When was last time you put grease in the cup on the shaft log? If you don't have play in the rudder shaft, this may be your problem. I am sure you know there is a grease cup o

Stus-List 34 Rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-17 Thread ssjohnson via CnC-List
I had a similar problem with water pooling around the rudder shaft bearing.  When I went to upgrade the starting pedestal (Edson Vision II) I found that the cockpit sole was water saturated and delaminated.   The solution was to cut out a 2' x 2.5' section and replace it with marine plywood that

Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-16 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
grease fitting – issue is water / rain leaking in   John   From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: WILLIAM WALKER Subject: Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-16 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
, November 16, 2019 1:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: WILLIAM WALKER Subject: Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing When was last time you put grease in the cup on the shaft log? If you don't have play in the rudder shaft, this may be your problem. I am sure you know there is a grease cup o

Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-16 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
When was last time you put grease in the cup on the shaft log?  If you don't have play in the rudder shaft, this may be your problem.  I am sure you know there is a grease cup on the shaft log where it comes through thhe hull.  Use Green Grease, a waterproof grease.  Fill the cup, tighten to fo

Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing

2019-11-16 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
Our rudder shaft leaks where it passes through the cockpit floor. There is no play in the rudder, doughnut nut is snug and everything functions normally. Am suspecting the delrin (?) thrust washer / bearing under the doughnut nut is degraded after almost 30 years. Not sure if is a thrust bearing