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Post by ianqv on Mar 16, 2014 17:48:39 GMT
P.S Just thought.... I should have called this thread rudder bearing replacement, sadly I can not change that now. If it is deemed worthy of going into the hint n tips section.... perhaps it could be re-titled there.
Cheers
Ian
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Post by MalcolmP on Mar 16, 2014 20:23:31 GMT
P.S Just thought.... I should have called this thread rudder bearing replacement, sadly I can not change that now. If it is deemed worthy of going into the hint n tips section.... perhaps it could be re-titled there. Cheers Ian Hi Ian Great article, this will be really valuable for those who follow in your footsteps... I have changed the title - Hope this helps everyone Malcolm
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Post by Trevor on Mar 16, 2014 21:41:42 GMT
Thanks Ian,
What a great description. That is a very valuable H&T contribution.
Regards,
Trevor
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Post by sailbleu on Mar 17, 2014 6:02:14 GMT
Thanks Ian, What a great description. That is a very valuable H&T contribution. Regards, Trevor I second that motion Trevor. Nice job Ian , thanks for sharing it. Up to now I haven't found many essays of rudder bearing replacement on the net, a groundbreaking article therefor. Regards EDIT: what is the bearinbg made of ? Any prices on the side Ian ?
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Post by ianqv on Mar 17, 2014 12:07:26 GMT
Hi Sailbleu
I "think" the main part of the bearing is made from delrin (it's like a white nylon material). The out part of the bearing is made from a very stiff rubber.
Prices as follows:
Item 12: Elastomer ring (black rubber as shown in photo below): £53.90 each (two in system)
Item 13: Delrin bearing: £76.50 each (two in system)
Item 14: O-ring: £1.70 each (one in system)
Best Regards
Ian
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Post by ianqv on Mar 17, 2014 12:24:28 GMT
I forgot to add.........
Make sure that you re-fit with a NEW spacer / splipper ring. The whole weight of the rudder "slips" on this ring. So if you have replaced the bearing you don't really won't a "worn and rough" slipper ring wearing away at your nice new bearing. I would suggest that you do NOT grease (as dirt will just stick to this), a dip or two of light oil is all you need.
Best Regards
Ian
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Post by MalcolmP on Apr 4, 2014 6:49:20 GMT
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Post by callisto on Mar 26, 2018 7:55:23 GMT
Hi Ian
I have an SO40.3 and my problem is that the bearing carrier (black donut) on the bottom bearing is moving with the white rudder bearing so would imply has come adrift from initial shaft - I know you epoxied yours into place it this how it is done from the factory ? Also you seem to have easy access to the steering on the SO37 where did you access from ? Finally I know you said the hole had to be deep - roughly how deep ?? Apologies if these are stupid questions.
Thanks Graham
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Post by ianqv on Mar 28, 2018 6:38:49 GMT
Hi,
No, the outer donuts are not epoxied in from new. On the S/0 37 access is gained from the Starboard side aft cockpit locker. You are probably going to have to dig down about 12 inches. When I was lifted out to do this job I got the marina to place a railway sleeper under the keel. This lift me up slightly and gave me more room under the rudder.
Its an easy job…. and was fun to do.
Regards
Ian
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