Mike, I also own a 33 mk II and i have dropped my rudder before. How much play is too much depends of you, for me more than 1/4 would be bothering. The bottom sleeve bearing is not bronze, and there is also Delrin spacer there sitting on top of the rudder.
There is no "seal". I suspect the top of the type to be over the water line and the grease makes for the seal. I have a grease port on mine and I never had any water ingress from there. My rudder was still tight and the sleeve bearing seemed in good condition with no scratch so I did not replaced it. It is a tight fit and I guess it must be hard to remove. I did have a bit of play, but I have replaced the top Delrin friction ring ( made by Polyalto, Qc), quite expensive, very exact measurement, you don't need that but I did not know another supplier). This piece was worn as the SS pin itself that even had a flat worn surface, I had flipped the pin before it was a little tiny bit loose in the rudder post hole and wanted it to look nice and new so I had a machine shop turn a new oneto fit the hole perfectly. I also had the plastic ring made a bit thicker. With these new parts, a clean tube and new grease I now have a tight and buttery smooth rudder. While I was at it I also checked my quadrant, cleaned it and replaced my steering cables, chain, brake, etc... with the Edson rebuild kit. I' very happy I did this, smooth steering is nice and I know I can thrust my steering system. Good luck. Bruno Lachance Bécassine, 33 mkII New Richmond, Qc. Envoyé de mon iPad Le 11 nov. 2017 à 18:10, mike amirault via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> a écrit : Hi folks. I have noticed a bit of play in my rudder, probably ¼” to 3/8” deflection at the very bottom. I am contemplating dropping the rudder for a closer inspection and possible bearing replacement. I have removed the top bearing (easy) and found that it has a Delrin (probably) bushing 2 3/8” i.d. x 2 ¾” o.d. That bushing has some wear and is easily replaceable. A few questions: 1. How much play is too much? 2. Is the bottom bearing Delrin or Bronze? 3. Is there a water seal above the bottom bearing? 4. Does anyone have a source for new bearings? 5. Does anyone have photos or write up of repairs (on any size c&c ) All suggestions greatly appreciated. Mike Amirault C&C33 ii Lovely Cruise SMSC (NS) _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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