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dave andersen
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Initially Posted - 07/10/2003 :  13:55:17  Show Profile
Saling along nicely when my autopilot went crazy.
the forward stainless screw that secures the angled
attachment piece to the tiller broke off inside.
about 3/4 inch inside the tiller. 1) How can I get
this sucker out? 2)since this is where the most
strain is on the tiller would it be compromising the
strength of the tiller to drill and bolt the
angle arm right through the tiller? Many thanks
for your usual wisdom. "Jax" in Ventura Keys
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/10/2003 :  15:04:58  Show Profile
Depending on the size of the partial screw, you may be able to drill a pilot hole in the screw then use an extractor(easy out, $2-3.00) to remove the screw.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/10/2003 :  21:16:46  Show Profile
With a small, stainless steel screw... I think your odds of getting it out easily are slim. Pretty small target for an ez-out.

Fromw where I sit, sounds like your options are;

Remount the autopilot attachment a short distance from where it was before, thru drill the tiller and bolt, drill out and use a threaded insert.


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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 07/10/2003 :  21:22:17  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Dave... screws are likley too small to use and extractor. Drilling the screw out might work... ensure that the bit is very sharp for stainless.

If it doesn't drill... and I'm inclined to think not, use a piece of hobby brass tubing just large enough to go over the screw. File teeth on the end of the tube and insert in a drill. Use a slow speed and drill over the screw deep enough to remove it.. It may be a laborious process but might work.

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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 07/10/2003 :  22:54:24  Show Profile
Dave,

My tiller bracket for the autopilot is through bolted using machine screws. I think you would be OK just moving the bracket a short distance fore or aft on the tiller and through bolting. My tiller shows no strain and I even had to reglue it after it delaminated before I added the bracket.

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