[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Extension stuck in position

[Bill Effros]

For the record, WD 40 is the wrong approach.

There is a cam inside these extensions that grabs and releases the outer 
tube.  WD 40 makes it impossible to grab. 

The recommended method is to use fresh water.  This never works, and you 
always wind up getting a new tiller extension.

If kept clean, not forced, and used with some understanding of how the 
mechanism works, these tiller extensions can work properly for 10 years 
or more.

Bill Effros

stan wrote:

> OK Rose - now that you have gone public a new one is on its way and 
> Nell's boat gets put off for another day).
>
> stan/EC
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rhodierose at aol.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 9:45 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Tiller Extension stuck in position
>
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I got my 1995 R 22 delivered in Northern Neck Virginia a few weeks 
>> ago and
>> finally launched on Saturday with Kevin H's help; I've been lurking 
>> around here
>> for a while.
>>
>> When we launched we pulled the tiller extension out and now it won't 
>> budge
>> either way; just turns in place.    I sprayed WD40 on the extension 
>> thinking it
>> may help.  It didn't.  I've sent Stan a note BUT this is May... ; )
>>
>> Does anyone know if/how this can be fixed?
>>
>> Rose
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