Play in the wheel can come from several sources. 1) The keyway in the wheel becomes enlarged or the key wears down 2) Loose chain links in the pedestal 3) The rudder bearings develop play 4) Slack in the cables attached to the quadrant
There may be other causes, but these are the most common. They keyway is easy to observe by taking off the retaining nut on the wheel. My money would be on the loose cables. They stretch over time. On my 35-3, they are a bear to get to, but easy to adjust with 2 crescent wrenches. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Helen Abbott Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 9:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Edson Steering System Bill: Can you elaborate a bit on what is a worn keyway on the steering shaft. Is it a big job to replace/repair? Bob Abbott AZURA On 2012/08/20 10:03 AM, Bill Connon wrote: > Helen Abbott wrote: >> Recently, we have noticed a little 'play' in the steering >> system......by a little 'play' I mean the wheel turns approx. a 1/4 >> inch before it engages the rudder. >> >> Is something wearing away in the steering system and needs to be >> replaced or is this a case where an adjustment can be made to tighten >> things up? >> >> Any and all advice appreciated? >> >> Bob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> >> >> > Bob, > > I have the same problem on my '78 36 footer. The problem is definitely > a worn keyway on the steering shaft. > > Bill > Caprice 1 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
