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| Author: | John Lunn [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | H18SX wing retaining rod repair |
The 3/8ths Alum. retaining rod at the back of the SX Wings is attached to the lip of the deck and to the rear wing, using H14 gudgeons. Last Saturday, on launching down the ramp, I slipped on some goose 'grease' and the back of the starboard wing leg caught the edge of the dock. This had the effect of 'pushing' the wing forward. I fell on my keyster with no harm done, and the rivets which attach the gudgeon to the rear leg pulled out. After inspection, we had a great sail, in SW winds 6 knots gusting 22, so yes, it was brisk. Now I am back at my desk thinking about the repair. Drill out and re-rivet is one solution. Over-size the rivets? Should I consider installing a slightly longer rod and re-locating the rivet holes slightly higher on the rear leg? (I'll fill the old ones with a rivet and rivet cap and silicone)? Yes, I've checked the legs carefully, no cracks, no movement, so I consider myself lucky that the impact was minor. |
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| Author: | NeubaurRL [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H18SX wing retaining rod repair |
Personally I would do a third option. Take the wing off and take it to a shop and have the holes welded shut and then remount the bracket. Given the the rear legs are no longer available I wouldn't want any more or larger holes in the leg than necessary. |
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| Author: | srm [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H18SX wing retaining rod repair |
Thru-bolt with #10-24 stainless screws and nylock nuts. sm |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H18SX wing retaining rod repair |
Attaboy! Thanks SRM |
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