Installing an X-5 Drive Wheel on a dished wheel

[Dave602]

I just purchased a Lewmar folding wheel and need to switch over my X-5 autopilot wheel. Two things;I need the 16mm rubber inserts, does anyone know if I can get them from Raymarine or do I need to go to a dealer? Second the wheel has a slight dish to it. Will the new rubber allow enough movement so there is now warping force applied to to the drive wheel. I have seen this unit installed on these wheels but never up close.

 

[alexco38]

The 16mm rubber inserts came with the autopilot. May be the PO has throw it away. Raymarine should have it.
The slight dish doesn't matter. I have the exact same folding wheel with a X-5 wheel pilot.

 

[Tim R.]

I had an S1 on my 40" Lewmar folding wheel and it worked perfectly. I am pretty sure that is the same above deck drive unit at the X5.

I think a set came with my pilot. If not, you have to order a set of the inserts from Raymarine. Unfortunately, you have to buy a kit that has a bunch of inserts you do not need. I sold the extras on ebay so you may want to look there first.

 

[Maine Sail]

The 16mm rubber inserts came with the autopilot. May be the PO has throw it away. Raymarine should have it.
The slight dish doesn't matter. I have the exact same folding wheel with a X-5 wheel pilot.

Ditto!!

 

[Dave602]

Thanks all. I did have the 16mm inserts but if I kept them God only knows where they are. I'm hoping the Raymarine rep at a yard here has some. He says he has installed a bunch and all have been the 12mm so he should have some 16's laying around. I was afraid of maybe pulling the drive wheel too hard in the dish and causing premature wear.

 

[Richard Bryer]

I installed a 4000ST on mine this year. It was a used unit and had come off a wheel with bigger spokes. I was able to "shim" the wheel fittings with short lengths of clear hose with the right wall thickness inside the rubber inserts.