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S&S Swan General - Rudder post bearing Swan 37
06 April 2013 - 03:29
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mclarenr
Join Date: 03 December 2007
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Rudder post bearing Swan 37

Professor Lars and List,

My upper rudder post press bearing has a .017 inch gap between the plastic bearing and the 40mm rudder post.  Is this very loose fit correct?  If not, would it be OK to use a bronze press fit bearing rather than a plastic one as I am having difficulty locating a Delrin bearing for a 40mm shaft.  Thanks for any advice. 

Cheers!  --Richard McLaren, 1970 S&S Swan #17 Dulcinea , Chicago
07 April 2013 - 19:58
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the professor
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Dear Richard
Bronze would be a good choice.
Kind regards
Lars
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