Hunter replacement rudder assembly

[rebelh2o]

I have a 2001 Hunter 340 with a replacement rudder that had some play in the bottom "bushing". When checking the play (measuring side to side and back and fore) the black (polyethylene I think)bushing dropped down and rested on top of the rudder making the play worse. Pushing it up firmly as far as it would go eliminated the play. I dropped the rudder to inspect the assembly and am confused why the black bushing is not fixed in place. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tally Ho]

No specific Hunter knowledge, but I think generally the rudder bushing can be held in place with some adhesive.

Alternately, if the rudder is all the way up, does it hold the bushing in place?

I would put some adhesive on it and shove it up in the hole.

Greg

 

[rebelh2o]

The rudder doesn't hold the bushing. There is a 1" to 1--1/4" gap. I'm thinking adhesive as well.

 

[Tally Ho]

I Did see that some posted on your other thread “not to use adhesive” on the bottom bearing…but I don’t know why.

If it doesn’t “stick” in the hole, and the rudder doesn’t hold it up in place, I would use some adhesive…just not 5200

Greg