[frers-list]Rudder issue help

Sun, 5 Mar 2017 17:06:54 -0500

I have the same Edson rack-and-pinion steering with the same slap.  Not
related to the rudder itself - just cleaned that up again last spring.

There is an adjustment in the steering gear, but I was told it was
complicated, so Edson suggested sending it to them.  I have not been in the
mood to pull that out and ship the whole pedestal, so it continues to bang
around.  If you figure out a better answer, let me know.

Art Kelley
Brilliant

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Hi Rod! 

Nice to hear from you!

It's on the hard in Montreal, & I had the cradle put up on blocks at haulout
to be sure I could get the rudder out.

Workin in Texas until end of March, but would have to wait for the weather
to break up there before dropping it anyway.

Just tryin to get a head start on parts & understanding the process
beforehand.

The pedestal has Edson on it. When I looked at the gears and bearings last
year, there was no visible wear.

Enjoy NZ! Summer down there!

Best,

Bill Thompson
d'Ad lib
514 942-6709

> On Mar 3, 2017, at 5:59 PM, frers-list-admin@lists.frers33.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Bill,
> 
> I'm in New Zealand at the moment but will respond when I am back in
Halifax next week.  I redid the rudder a year ago and just removed the
pedestal this winter.  Thought it was Edson but it was Yacht Specialities
looks similar but very different.  Is you boat in Montreal or Florida.  I
would recommend dropping the rudder and have a look.
> 
> Rod
> Equinox
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 4, 2017, at 10:47 AM, frers-list-admin@lists.frers33.com wrote:
>> 
>> Hi y'all (from Texas temporarily),
>> 
>> Symptoms:
>> 1. Boat on the hard, if I grab the rudder and try to move it - not turn
it - move it, it has a little bit of wiggle, mostly fore-and-aft - maybe
1/4" at the bottom of the rudder.
>> 
>> I'm thinking this may be the teflon sleeve/bearing that I have read
about. If so, where can U buy one?
>> 
>> Issue 2:
>> 
>> I don't know if this is related to 1 or not, but would like to know.
>> 
>> OK. My steering pedestal is an Edson, rack and pinion unit. There is
about 1/4" play in the movement of the wheel. At the dock, if it's windy
with some harbour chop, if I lock it, it bangs a bit.
>> 
>> I have had the pedestal apart and found nothing. 
>> 
>> Is this related to the movement in the rudder post?
>> 
>> Thank you for your help,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Bill Thompson
>> d'Ad lib
>> Montreal
>> 514 942-6709
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