Thanks. I have never added grease. Not sure where to put it. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Jeffrey A. Laman <jlam...@outlook.com> Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 11:28:11 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Korbey Hunt <kampf2...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Tiller wobble
Korbey, Try filling the rudder shaft tube full of waterproof grease. Most recommend "Green Grease" but I have been using "Corrosion Block Waterproof Grease" (it's blue...). My 81 C&C34 has a grease cup, but I and others have added a grease fitting to the cup to pump the tube full. I just did mine yesterday -- rudder started to move a little more than usual under sail on Thursday in 2 to 3 ft seas. Grease always puts a stop to it. Friday sail in similar conditions with no rudder movement. I fill the tube about twice a summer. Have never experienced the wobble while motoring, but then I don't ever go as high as 3000 rpms. Jeff Laman 81 C&C34 Harmony Ludington, MI ________________________________ From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 3:20 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Korbey Hunt <kampf2...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Tiller wobble My 1980 34 C&C has a tiller that wobbles excessively when running with engine at 3,000 rpm. A cursory inspection does not show any adjustment or easy bearing replacement. All bolts are tight. There is some slack, maybe 1/8" when testing the tiller by moving back and forth at the dock. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a known easy solution short of replacement? Should I be concerned. This seems to have gotten worse over the years. Korbey, SV Oz Get Outlook for Android<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cec177d3ce4b341d65e5008da7718a40d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637953244968603984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OYj1S0hXpNtiOpNmQ11eGADFQv4%2BuHcQOaLEoaCeexk%3D&reserved=0>
