[Alberg30] Rudder post?

[George Dinwiddie]

I think you'll find that most of the play is where the "H" bracket
attaches to the rudder post fitting.  The "ears" on this fitting,
where the bolt goes through, tend to bend inwards producing play.
I recommend putting a bronze bushing in between these ears, but 
I don't think you can bend them back out.  You'll probably have to
put shims on the outside to get a tight fit with the "H" again.

 - George

> Randy Katz said:
> 
> Hearing of the leaks brings to mind another question-- it seems there's a
> fair amount of play in my tiller/rudder post connection.  Is this "normal"?
> By fair amount I'd say the fwd. end of the tiller can go 4-5" without moving
> the rudder, when there's a load on it.
> 
> The flange surrounding the post is a bit loose and wobbly too-- missing
> screws.  
> 
> Everything seems to work OK, but is trouble coming, or is this simply a
> shimming and adjusting problem?
> 
> Thoughts, anyone?
> 
> Merci,
> Randy
> 
> PS  George's suggestion for making an access hole to the post sounded
> promising-- good idea.

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