[Public-list] Turnbuckle

[J Bergquist]

I have used Lanocote to lubricate and protect locations where there is
contact between dissimilar metals (like shroud terminals, turnbuckles,
and places where fasteners enter the mast). I love the stuff. It's not
like McLube, Silicone, WD-40, or Boeshield. It's a paste kind of like
grease. I think it's made from lanolin. It's great stuff. It comes in a
little tin. You can buy it at most marine stores. I bought mine at APS:

http://www.apsltd.com

J Bergquist
Calliope #287

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of sousa, stephen
(ENG)
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 1:09 PM
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Subject: RE: [Public-list] Turnbuckle

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





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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of John Birch
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 1:33 PM
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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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