Ricd
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Rudder Symptom - need advice please
Last haul out noted a bit of side-way play on the rudder shaft of Bav 34 (2000) maybe 3-5mm. Assumed it was lower bearing wear and planned to have replaced next lift out at end of season but have read some threads that make me think it might not be bearing wear...the wheel steering action is fine - no stiffness. Is the shaft likely to be tapered and if so could the play be taken up by adjusting top bearing?
Any thoughts before I start the bearing replacement? Also any advice on sourcing replacement bearings appreciated?
Last haul out noted a bit of side-way play on the rudder shaft of Bav 34 (2000) maybe 3-5mm. Assumed it was lower bearing wear and planned to have replaced next lift out at end of season but have read some threads that make me think it might not be bearing wear...the wheel steering action is fine - no stiffness. Is the shaft likely to be tapered and if so could the play be taken up by adjusting top bearing?
Any thoughts before I start the bearing replacement? Also any advice on sourcing replacement bearings appreciated?
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