I don’t know about the 36 emergency tiller configuration, but I had a squeaking sound for a time on my 42. On my boat, the emergency tiller connects to the top of the rudder post on the coaming behind the wheel. Just below the connection point, the top of the rudder post has two small bronze wheels that rotate around a circular bronze flange screwed onto the deck. The small bronze wheels are held in place by a threaded pin and nuts with nylon inserts at both ends. The whole thing is protected from the elements by a fiberglass “hood” that screws into the top of the rudder post (about the size of a very large coffee mug). Unbeknownst to me, one of the nuts came off, and one of the bronze wheels nearly worked its way off the pin (it was barely held in place by the fiberglass hood, thank God). For much of the season I kept hearing a squeaking/grating sound, but thought it was the bottom of the hood rubbing on the deck. I tried to remove the hood a couple times, but it was not cooperating. Finally I had tolerated the sound long enough and decided that if I need to damage the hood, so be it. When I got it off, I discovered that the system had nearly failed. If you have anything similar on your boat, check it out.
From: Bailey White via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 10:32 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bailey White Subject: Stus-List squeaking rudder All of this talk on rudder bearings prompted me to ask about a little squeaking I hear when I make fine movements on the helm sometimes. The rudder feels tight. The cabling on the quadrant looks almost new. Is lubrication needed somewhere? Any advice appreciated. Bailey White 1979 C&C 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ 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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