[Public-list] Turnbuckle

sousa, stephen (ENG) sousa_stephen at emc.com
Mon Jul 12 11:08:57 PDT 2004


Bill,

If you need to replace the fittings either swage or Sta lock type fittings.
I would suggest that the wire is replaced at the same time. The wire is
extremely inexpensive by the foot, then the rigging would be new. 

I would also lubricate your new turnbuckles with McLube or another type of
dry lubricate during installation. Also when making up the new rigging, use
a marine type silicone in the Sta Lock fitting and Loctite on the threads. 

The silicone will keep the water out of the fitting and  extend the life of
the wire. Also the lower shrouds are different in length (fore and aft) use
the one removed as a template for the new wire and consider some stretch in
the old wire when measuring.

Stephen





-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of John Birch
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Suggest use Norsemen or Stalock end fittings - eyes on the upper part of the
lowers and where ever else you need to shorten. Cheers, John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Ydel" <bill at ydelco.com>
To: "Public-List at Alberg30.Org" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 8:57 AM
Subject: [Public-list] Turnbuckle


> Several weeks ago I attempted to adjust the tension on my shrouds for 
> the first time since I have owned the boat, only to find that all 6
turnbuckles
> had frozen bottom threads. No amount PB blaster or heat would make a 
> difference. So off to West Marine I went and came back with a box of
parts.
> (not cheap) Only to find that the Turnbuckles are too long and the 
> shrouds wont tighten up. What do I do now??
>
> Bill
> SallyB #441
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