[Public-List] Tiller head assembly

[George Dinwiddie]

Jim,

On 3/17/12 7:07 PM, James Almond wrote:
> My tiller head assembly has seen better days. It still fits the rudder
> shaft kinda but the "ears" through which the fastening bolt passes are bent
> which does not allow a good, tight fit, It also has some machined threaded
> holes that over lap in the sides. These holes are for bolts that are to
> keep the tiller upright or down. The holes that are currently not occupied
> by bolts have wood pounded into them! On top of that, the head itself is
> very deeply gouged by these bolts.
>
> My rudder shaft has the key slot forward facing. Is this true for all A30s
> or just my luck? The very nice RigRite tiller heads are key slot aft facing
> unfortunately. Edson thinks that their tiller head assemblies are made of
> 24 carat gold.

What I know is on 
http://alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/TillerHead.html I replaced mine 
with the bronze Edson. The ears started to bend, again, as soon as I got 
into heavy air. I suggest putting a bushing between the ears while it's 
brand new.

What does RigRite want for the whole assembly? They don't list prices on 
their web site.

I notice that RigRite says, "We also stock a number of items not listed 
here, and can fabricate Custom items as well. If you require Tiller 
Heads or Rudder Heads not listed here, please forward a sketch of the 
configuration you require with details and complete dimensions." Perhaps 
they would cut a keyway on the forward side for you.

  - George

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