The ball most likely squeeks due to the ball truning on the screw threads, not the ball to mast connection. Tighten the ball to the threaded rod and no squeeky.
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| Author: | Bruceway [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
Noticed that the ball on which the mast rests on really squeeks. Anybody have a soultion |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
Wrap the ball with plumber's Teflon tape before stepping the mast. It's not a permanent solution, but will last for a couple of days. Shooting it with silicone spray helps, too. |
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| Author: | srm [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
A dab of wheel bearing grease smeared over the ball or around the inside of the mast step socket will solve the problem. sm |
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| Author: | fastcat [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
The ball most likely squeeks due to the ball truning on the screw threads, not the ball to mast connection. Tighten the ball to the threaded rod and no squeeky.
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
Possibly consider polishing the inside of the cup casting? |
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| Author: | jackB [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Squeek on ball on bottom of mast on H17 |
Bruceway wrote: Noticed that the ball on which the mast rests on really squeeks. Anybody have a soultion Just go sailing in 10 knots+ air and the squeak will go away 
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