So, for those of you who have removed your rudder shaft assembly, do I have a one off setup here or is this typical of other C-22's?
This bushing doesnt really show up in the manual, but there is a reference to a part that is "not shown".
First pic- There is a semi spherical indent in the bottom of the hull where this bushing rides.
Second pic- The bushing resting in there
Third pic- A picture of the bushing on the rudder shaft
I said all that to say this, The bushing was seized to the shaft. So the whole bushing was rotating around in this bushing seat. That doesnt seem normal to me. Shouldnt there be something to hold the bushing in place? The bushing was cracked all the way around mushroomed out part, and I think its from bangin' around in there and spinning.
I have looked on line to find a replacement bushing. I havent found one that looks like this, only thru hull fittings.
This bushing doesnt really show up in the manual, but there is a reference to a part that is "not shown".
First pic- There is a semi spherical indent in the bottom of the hull where this bushing rides.
Second pic- The bushing resting in there
Third pic- A picture of the bushing on the rudder shaft
I said all that to say this, The bushing was seized to the shaft. So the whole bushing was rotating around in this bushing seat. That doesnt seem normal to me. Shouldnt there be something to hold the bushing in place? The bushing was cracked all the way around mushroomed out part, and I think its from bangin' around in there and spinning.
I have looked on line to find a replacement bushing. I havent found one that looks like this, only thru hull fittings.