[frers-list]Rudder bearings
FRANCIS ALBERT
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Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:39:50 -0700 (PDT)
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I see a lot about rudder bearing replacements here but how does one know when it is time to replace the rudder bearings. What are the tell tale signs?
Thanks,
Frank Albert
Arthur Kelley <akelley@optonline.net> wrote:
Mark,
See the FAQ section of the web site for detailed info.
Hull #55 had a rudder post of 2.490", and a housing size of 3.025 (ID of
tube bushing fit into). The dimensions of the tube as manufactured depends
on how you are fitting the tube (press fit or slip) and the material. I had
the bushing machined to an OD of 3.033" and an ID of 2.511" for Vesconite
HiLube "press fit" by chilling the bushing in dry ice, and slipping into the
housing tube. Once it warmed, the bushing was firmly embedded. Vesconite
has a calculator for this on their web site. This is a South African
company specializing in bearings/bushings for ships, but custom machining
and shipping was cheaper than a US product that the manufacturer (Tides
Marine) was unconvinced would serve the purpose. Others have gotten the
work done domestically.
MEASURE YOURS FIRST!!!
Also check both articles posted to fully understand the process before
ordering parts.
Art
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> Greetings all. For those of you that replaced the rudder bearings, can you
> tell me what the rudder shaft OD is, and what the FRP rudder tube ID is? I
> have hull number 31. Regards, Mark
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<div>I see a lot about rudder bearing replacements here but how does one know when it is time to replace the rudder bearings. What are the tell tale signs?</div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks,</div> <div>Frank Albert<BR><BR><B><I>Arthur Kelley <akelley@optonline.net></I></B> wrote:</div> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Mark,<BR><BR>See the FAQ section of the web site for detailed info.<BR><BR>Hull #55 had a rudder post of 2.490", and a housing size of 3.025 (ID of <BR>tube bushing fit into). The dimensions of the tube as manufactured depends <BR>on how you are fitting the tube (press fit or slip) and the material. I had <BR>the bushing machined to an OD of 3.033" and an ID of 2.511" for Vesconite <BR>HiLube "press fit" by chilling the bushing in dry ice, and slipping into the <BR>housing tube. Once it warmed, the bushing was firmly embedded. Vesconite <BR>has a calculator for this on their
web site. This is a South African <BR>company specializing in bearings/bushings for ships, but custom machining <BR>and shipping was cheaper than a US product that the manufacturer (Tides <BR>Marine) was unconvinced would serve the purpose. Others have gotten the <BR>work done domestically.<BR><BR>MEASURE YOURS FIRST!!!<BR><BR>Also check both articles posted to fully understand the process before <BR>ordering parts.<BR><BR>Art<BR><BR><BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "Mark Dixon" <ECONMAR@SBCGLOBAL.NET><BR>To: <FRERS-LIST@LISTS.FRERS33.COM><BR>Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 8:40 PM<BR>Subject: [frers-list]Rudder bearings<BR><BR><BR>> Greetings all. For those of you that replaced the rudder bearings, can you <BR>> tell me what the rudder shaft OD is, and what the FRP rudder tube ID is? I <BR>> have hull number 31. Regards, Mark<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> frers-list mailing list<BR>> frers-list@lists.frers33.com<BR>>
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