Bob, if you don't replace the bearing you might try wrapping some electrical tape around the outside of the bearing so that it fits more snugly. If memory serves me, I think I did that several years ago. It's not good for the bearing to turn in the hole.

:: I own #93 in Michigan.
::
:: I noticed that the lower bearing is loose in the
:: 'pocket'. Both bearings appear to be good on the rudder
:: post (no slop).
::
:: Do you think I could just lower the rudder, drop the
:: lower bearing, put some 5100 (or silicone?) around the
:: bearing O.D., then just push the bearing tightly back in
:: with the rudder and replace the collar?
::
:: Would that seem to be an adequate procedure?
::
:: Bob