[Public-list] A-30 Tiller head

[Dave Terrell]

thanks. excessive play is what I am aware of as of now. when I get it
off I will explore further.

>>> dans at stmktg.com 1/30/2005 11:16:21 PM >>>
> ...I was working on removing the tiller head. It is loose and 
> needs to be replaced - after 35 years of service.

Dave,

The head is held primarily by a capscrew (the main bolt from the front)
and 2 allen head set screws from the sides. Also, there is a horizontal
bolt in the back, retained by a hex nut on the end. Removing that nut
and loosening that bold effectively increases the ID, making it a little
easier to slide it off. If it's really freed, borrow a puller which can
allow you to push against the rudder post.

If your problem is excessive play, only replacing the cap likely won't
solve the problem. On my 1966, I found that the hole in the rudder post
was enlarged. I took off the tiller head and tapped it for the next side
larger capscrew. I also drilled and takked the head for the next larger
size of stainless allen head set screws (1/4 inch?). I actually ran the
tap for the new setscrew through the enlarged hole in the tiller. I also
had to slight increase the diameter and depth of the setscrew receiving
holes int he rudder post.

The attachment is rock solid now... The weak pint is there the forked
end casting onthe wood tiller attaches to the tiller head. I have this
shimmes with several thin stainless washers, which has helped, but it's
beginning to develop some play at that point again.

--Dan Sternglass
Watcher of the Skiles, 1966, #201, (partly frozen) Cayuaga Lake,
Ithaca, NY
dans at stmktg.com 



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