Thanks for the advice. We are going to try two nut method this weekend. Hold
thumbs.
From: Edward Levert
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 9:31 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Neil Holtzhausen
Subject: Re: Stus-List Problems removing rudder from Custom C&
The previously mentioned two nut method would be the first thing I'd try, the
more extreme version is to put a nut on and get it welded in place.
good luck!
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2019-02-06 9:37 p.m., Neil Holtzhausen via CnC-List wrote:
We own a custom C&C 43 and are a
Try putting 2 proper size nuts on the threaded rod. Back them up together
until tight. Then with a wrench on the inside nut, see if you can get
movement on the rod when you apply force to the wrench. The idea behind
this is to use the outer nut as though it is the hex cap on a machine bolt.
If you
We own a custom C&C 43 and are attempting to remove the rudder to
service/replace bearings as needed. We have successfully removed all the nuts
and bolts of the quadrant, but are having trouble removing the final threaded
bolts securing the post in position. (These are two threaded bolts coming