I have removed the rudder and would like guidance on the type of lubricant
to use in the lower section where the rudder passes through the fibreglass
tube.
What is the best replacement material for the nylon (?) disc of the thrust
bearing?
Has anyone installed a grease fitting in the thrust bearing
Hi Fred
We had no problem removing the set screws in the thrust collar and used a
chain wrench to grab the round nut. The rudder was supported while this was
done. It might be worth moving the nut back and forth to reduce thread
damage on the rudder shaft caused by the set screws. Using the wheel a
