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Post by fredinireland on Jul 5, 2020 18:57:41 GMT
Me again- so I noticed the earth cable to the rudder stock had been "trodden" and was now catching against the hull so each time rudder moved the cable was straining against the tube crimp and it was virtually falling off. I replaced the earth and pig tailed the cable to avoid this. I had to remove the bolt and locking nuts. I counted the threads to replace the bolt as tight as it was originally but is the a way to set this up correctly? I am a novice here and don't want to have an issue down the line. Thanks  |
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Post by Charlie-Bravo on Jul 6, 2020 19:09:17 GMT
Hi, looks fine to me, and just do it up firm ..... usual thing is for these connections is corrosion rather than being "trodden " so a little vaseline or grease on it will no doubt give it plenty of life, and the pig tail is good for the movement.
I am no authority on the MF805, and not too sure what that bolt is doing, some folk like a torque setting, rather than counting the threads for tightness, but even a torque setting is not a guarantee of success , with a normal sized spanner you are unlikely to over tighten it (....... unless you are a gorilla!) just consider the consequences of what will happen if it comes undone, ....... the result of this thought should steer you toward how much greif to apply to your spanner, .... often a little drop of locktight thread lock will prevent critical things rattling loose.
Good luck
CB
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Post by fredinireland on Jul 8, 2020 7:48:15 GMT
Thanks. It seems the earthing is open to abuse on this boat as the natural "step" into the lazerette is the main earth point with a woven earth strap which quickly breaks and gets stood on. Mine has been repaired with a bit of copper tube flattened. I have built a simple plywood cover over the earth pile and exhaust box so there is an easy entry and exit to the storage. A bit more ply will cover the sea cock and transducer so the space is useable.
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