Fw: (ET) E10 M steering problem, for sale?

["Herb Crary" <jhcrary comcast net>]

Oops---I should have said that the coupling attaches to the lower end of 
the
shaft that is driven by the steering wheel gear.

Herb Crary
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From: "Herb Crary" <jhcrary comcast net>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 1:23 PM

> I have an E10M I bought new in about '73. On mine, there is a coupling
> attached to a bar which moves the steering assembly. It slips on the 
> lower
> end of the steering wheel shaft. It is secured by a set screw. This has
> periodically required tightening the set screw on a slight flat on the
> steering wheel shaft. It could exhibit symptoms like you describe if
> somewhat loose. If there is one on your unit, check that first. It 
> usually
> requires tightening while working the shaft back and forth slightly.
>
> Herb Crary
> Boulder CO
>  .
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Zach" <czach computer org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 10:55 AM
>
> > Hm. If it's not the gears then perhaps the pillow bearing right above
> > the front axle assembly is damaged?
> >
> > It's not that hard to repair.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > JimLuckett aol com wrote:
> > > I have an E10 M and during leaf operations today the steering started
> acting
> > > up:  Sometimes the wheel turns without affecting the wheels, then it
> catches
> > > again and I regain steering.  None of the visible parts are
disconnected
> or
> > > loose.  Guidance?
> > >
> > > I probably don't want to tackle this, so if someone wants it, I'll 
> > > let
> it go
> > > cheap.  Address below.
> > >
> > > Jim Luckett
> > > 120 Avebury Circle
> > > Boxboro, MA 01719
> > > 978 263 7598
> > > Fax 978 263 0384
> > >
> > > Jim Luckett Consulting
> > >
> > > SailboatsToGo, LLC
> > > www.SailboatsToGo.com
> > > "Extremely Portable Sailboats"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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