Tiller UJ [nick]

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nick wrote:

Does any one have a method to attach a new UJ to the tiller? I have rolled the edges of the ally tube over with a hole punch to make a crimp, it appears to be holding .I am reluctant to put a screw through as it might split the rubber. Does any one have a better method?

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Bob replied:

Yes - you just drill part way into it (through the existing hole in the tiller) and put a pop rivet in the hole. They don't fail at the pop rivet - just at the bendy bit.
Cheers
Bob

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Ruamotu replied:

Do not use a pop rivet, use a short screw. You won't have to borrow a riveter and rivet in a hurry if it goes again.

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Bob replied:

Yes - I had not thought of that.
Good one, Dave.
Regards
Bob

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George Stephen replied:

If you sail on the sea, be prepared for some electrolytic action between the screw and the aluminium which may make the screw difficult to remove.
Using a stainless steel screw will help....