Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-13 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
That's too bad! Time for plan B. Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 9:17 PM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm pretty sure mine does not have a full length keyway and it didn't have > a factory

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-12 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
Brian, I'm thinking that the shaft probably didn't have a keyway, so the PO drilled a hole through the shaft and the arm and installed a bolt. Probably, vice grips and the careful application of heat are in your future. Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C^ 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-12 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
Josh, I'm wondering if all 37 Pluses have a full length keyway, or only boats with the factory autopilot installation. Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 5:56 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-12 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
I'm pretty sure mine does not have a full length keyway and it didn't have a factory autopilot either. Ken H. S/V Salazar C 37 XL On 12 December 2015 at 21:54, Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Josh, > I'm wondering if all 37 Pluses have a full length keyway, or

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-12 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Gary, Autopilot was already there. Keyway goes almost the full length of the rudder stock. I think this may have been a factory install since the platform in Brian's boat looks exactly like mine. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 12, 2015 5:02 PM, "Gary Russell via

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-12 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
Josh, Did you install the autopilot or a PO? If you installed it was the rudder cut out when you got it and did the shaft have a keyway already cut in it. Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 6:38 PM, Josh Muckley via

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
] On Behalf Of Brian Fry via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 3:23 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Brian Fry Subject: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod. Hello, my name is Brian. I recently bought La Neige, a 1993 37/40xl. I am in the Chesapeake. http://i.imgur.com/5faMwZ9.jpg

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I've removed my rudder arm and it looked nothing like that. It looks like you are looking at the back side. The 4 bolts accessible from the front are all you need to remove. https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yZU1hczd0QlNEOWc/edit

Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Brian Fry via CnC-List
Hello, my name is Brian. I recently bought La Neige, a 1993 37/40xl. I am in the Chesapeake. http://i.imgur.com/5faMwZ9.jpg The link is to a picture of my C 37/40 auto pilot clamp, where it attaches to the rudder shaft. The threaded rod has no bolt head to unscrew the rod. Has anyone dealt with

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Hello Brian, I see you found your way onto the C List. Welcome. Can you thread a nut onto the threaded rod? In other words, are the threads in good enough condition to allow yo to thread a nut onto the end of the rod that is sticking out? If so, can you get two nuts on there at the same time?

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Brian, I looked at your picture again and realized that it appears the four bolts have already been removed. Did the arm come off and now only the back remains? I'm thinking more and more that vice-grips are in your future. Josh On Dec 11, 2015 6:23 PM, "Brian Fry via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Auto pilot clamp, threaded rod.

2015-12-11 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
What's on the other end of the screw? Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 6:22 PM, Brian Fry via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, my name is Brian. I recently bought La Neige, a 1993 37/40xl. > I am in the