Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-09-04 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
I spoke to PYI about the JEFA washers with bearings. Here is what I learned:​ Bushings are about .4 inches tall. Each is custom made to the diameter of the shaft and retaining nut. Delivery is about 3 weeks. Cost is about $150. If the bottom of the retaining nut is not smooth and polished, ad

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
I think Delrin, also called Acetal, is the material of choice for the bushings. http://www.aetnaplastics.com/products/d/Acetal I had a machine shop make up a selection of thicknesses from tube stock at a reasonable price - $80 for six pieces. I did take the rudder off, cleaned and checked it for

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Indigo via CnC-List
rings were the go-to choice. >>>>>> >>>>>> Just curious on yours and other lister’s experiences. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> Dave Godwin >>>>>> 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin >>>>>> R

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List
It looks like this item may be over ½” in thickness, which might >> not work for us. I am pretty happy with mine when it is clean and >> lubricated. Friction is really seldom an issue for me. >> >> Jake >> >> *Jake Brodersen* >> *“Midnight Mistress”* >>

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Indigo via CnC-List
ssue for me. >>> >>> Jake >>> >>> Jake Brodersen >>> “Midnight Mistress” >>> C&C 35 Mk-III >>> Hampton VA >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On B

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
e in the > past. I have heard they work well and is a cheaper way to go …. > > Mike > Persistence > 1987 Frers33 (Yeah – I know) > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel > Aronson via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:11 PM

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Top rudder bushing There was a recent discussion about making a new delrin bushing/washer. I just saw these. Has anyone tried one? Any

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-22 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
I am pretty happy with mine when it is clean and > lubricated. Friction is really seldom an issue for me. > > Jake > > *Jake Brodersen* > *“Midnight Mistress”* > *C&C 35 Mk-III* > *Hampton VA* > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com &

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-21 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel > Aronson via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 4:11 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Top rudder bushing > > There was a recent discussion about making a new delrin bushing/washer

Re: Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-21 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 4:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Top rudder bushing There was a recent discus

Stus-List Top rudder bushing

2014-08-21 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
There was a recent discussion about making a new delrin bushing/washer. I just saw these. Has anyone tried one? Any reason to spend the extra $$? http://www.pyiinc.com/jefa-rudder/washers.html -- Joel 35/3 Annapolis 301 541 8551 ___ This List is pr