Rudder play on F-32 1978

TADTOOMUCH · Post by **TADTOOMUCH** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:31 pm

When I hauled out for the winter I noticed that my starboard rudder has about 3/16" of play in it and the port one is nice and has no play. They both rotate fine and the starboard one leaks a little more than the port did. Is this just a packing issue or do I have a bigger problem that needs more work? Has anyone removed their rudder and replaced the bushing. Not sure how the whole rudder bushing assembly is made. Can anyone give me a description of the assembly and what might need replacement/

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:34 pm

I have nothing to offer but a bump

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:03 pm

Is it side to side play or up and down ?

TADTOOMUCH · Post by **TADTOOMUCH** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:40 am

The play is side to side. Up and down there is no play at all.
I'm sure the side to side play is probably a bad thing and will be harder and more expensive to fix than the up and down would be if things go for me the way they usually do.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:05 am

Heres the drawing for the F36 rudder ... my F32 rudder is the same as far as I know.

TADTOOMUCH · Post by **TADTOOMUCH** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:47 am

Rossjo,

That is exactly what I needed to see. My guess is that the key on the shaft has worn or the top bearing has worn out. I doubt the packing being bad or the nut being too loose would allow that much play. Now that I have a good diagram, I can take it apart and find the culprit.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:04 pm

If it is side to side at the rudder you rudder port is worn and may be the rudder shaft I would replace the uper Bearing at that time

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:38 pm

Glad it helped ... I'll leave it on our site

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:38 pm

Glad it helped ... I'll leave it on our site

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:57 pm

Thanks Capt Ross .... nice to have

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:56 pm

Inquiring minds (with loose rudders) want to know ...

What was the prognosis on your rudders?

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:04 am

Tad2 ....

What was the outcome on your rudder? I have some play in mine, and would like to know how yours came out before I tackle repacking/repairs.

Thanks you in advance, Ross

TADTOOMUCH · Post by **TADTOOMUCH** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:42 am

Got lots of stuff to work on so the rudder will be spring project

TADTOOMUCH · Post by **TADTOOMUCH** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:18 am

I found out my rudder is not loose in the packing or shaft bearing. It is loose where the rudder attaches to the shaft. Both rudders have about 1/16 to 3/16" of play in them where they attach to the shaft. Is this normal or from wear? How are the rudders held on to the shaft?

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:59 pm

See the "Tiller Arm" in the drawing above ...

Look and see if its the tiller arm loose on the shaft OR the steering rod loose.

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