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| Author: | jsloan999 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sailor's all purpose tool |
I bought a Hobie Sailor's all purpose tool (#83101) to use to rotate rudder cam when needed. I can not seem to use it to rotate the cam. There is a hook and a slot that on the tool for rotating the cam, but the hook just slips off the bottom of the cam when I try to use is. Am I using this tool incorrectly? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
The cam may not be operating properly. They must work for the tool to work. Try some lubrication on the plunger to cam contacts. Use a water resistant grease. |
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| Author: | jsloan999 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
I can rotate the cam with a big screw driver. The hook just slips off the bottom of the cam. Is it supposed to hook into anything? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
The instructions indicate a drill hole in the cam for the hook to insert into. That must be it. |
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| Author: | Jman6631 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
I have the exact same experience. I'll look for the drill hole but so far I hadn't noticed it and the tool seemed a lot less valuable without this capability. I didn't get instructions either, not realizing I'd need any. Can you post a link, Matt? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
Photo shows it inserted in the hole in the catalog.... #83103 - SAILOR’S ALL PURPOSE TOOL. #83103 / Page 1 of 1 Repositioning Rudder Cam Drill a 3/16" hole, centered in the ½" wide flat of each cam. Insert the hook in the tool in the drilled hole to flip cam back to unlocked position. Fore & Aft Rudder Blade Setting The rudder should be firmly held against the black stop screw in the lower rudder casting under all sailing conditions. To adjust it to do so set up as follows: 1. Lift tiller arm, back out black screw a measured amount (say ¾ turn), snap down tiller. 2. Hold rudder tight against screw, push upper casting aft to remove any play, push can stop plate into cam via its capscrew and tighten this screw. 3. Lift tiller arm, advance black screw the same measured amount, snap down tiller arm, check if adjustment is OK. If necessary redo to fine tune. Adjusting Detent Plunger Force This adjustment is very much determined by sailing conditions (shallow water or weed infested areas suggest very different spring tension). The all purpose tool is designed to be stiff, and does have a ¼" hole in it for inserting a pin for additional leverage, however corroded in place screws or over-tensioned screws can require so much force that the tool twists. If the screw doesn't move relatively easily work it back and forth to loosen it, remove and lubricate it, as well as remove corrosion and dirt from the threads in the casting before reinstalling. Note: Rudder cams and plungers are subject to wear so be sure to check for proper rudder positioning (lock down) every few weeks. |
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| Author: | jsloan999 [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sailor's all purpose tool |
Thanks Matt - it now make sense. |
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