Thanks Bill – grease is not the issue – everything functions just fine and yes have a hydraulic hose going to the grease fitting – issue is water / rain leaking in
John From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: WILLIAM WALKER Subject: Re: Stus-List 34 rudder shaft bearing When was last time you put grease in the cup on the shaft log? If you don't have play in the rudder shaft, this may be your problem. I am sure you know there is a grease cup on the shaft log where it comes through thhe hull. Use Green Grease, a waterproof grease. Fill the cup, tighten to force grease into shaft, turn wheel back and forth, repeat until you see new grease being forced out the top of rudder shaft log. Good two person job as crawling in and out of that area of bilge can be tough. Hope this helps. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Michigan _____ On Saturday, November 16, 2019 John and Maryann Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Our rudder shaft leaks where it passes through the cockpit floor. There is no play in the rudder, doughnut nut is snug and everything functions normally. Am suspecting the delrin (?) thrust washer / bearing under the doughnut nut is degraded after almost 30 years. Not sure if is a thrust bearing with flange or just a washer. Before I start disassembling any thoughts from the group? Also, any suggestions on where to obtain a replacement? TIA John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT _______________________________________________ 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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