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Author: Brendan
Subject: Rudder Bearings
Info: (9920 views) Posted: Monday 2-20-17 06:57:56 PM
The e27 "bearings" are simple bushings made from plastic (delrin or similar). Any machinist can make them for you if you supply ID, OD, and length. I know that KKMI has made some for e27s...

Buzz's bushings should work fine (if he will make them)--he will cut them with a C&C lathe to the original dimensions. You may need to trim length (sand or cut with bandsaw)

Even if your hull had a "spinner" in the past thus enlarging the hole for them, you should still be OK, as bushings should be glued (ie: vinylester) into the hull.

--brendan

Hi Everyone,

::
:: I could be in as well but my understanding is that it is
:: really something that needs to be custom done to get a
:: really tight fit. Has anyone used a generic bearing like
:: the one Buzz makes?
::
:: Also, don't get me wrong I know Buzz is an icon in the
:: Express fleet, I have just heard some other information
:: and thought I should bring it up. Curious to hear what
:: others have to say.
::
:: Jason
::
:: :: I am in need as well. Looks like we need 2 more.
::
:: :: Darrel
::
:: :: ALTERNATE REALITY #19
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: :: I need to do rudder bearings. I called Ballenger and
:: :: :: they do not currently have any and would not be building
:: :: :: them unless there was an order of 5. They are $145 for
:: :: :: the set. Anyone need/interested?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: If not, has anyone had a shop make them up recently? If
:: :: :: so where?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks, Adam
:: ::
:: :: :: #38 Yeti

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