Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT - Cleaning; Bevel Gear Linkage; Push Rod

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4.2 CLEANING
 • Cleanthesystemwithfreshwaterandrinse
thoroughly.
 • TIP:thoroughlysoakyourPACIFICLIGHTin
salt water (15 minutes should be long enough) at
twilight on a damp evening and then rinse with
fresh water.
 • Thisappliesequallytotherestoftheboat.Salt
crystals and sunlight soon take the gloss off any
shiny surface, but a thorough soak and rinse at the
end of every long trip will keep your boat looking its
best.
4.3 BEVEL GEAR LINKAGE
 • Cleanthebevelgearlinkagetwiceayear.
 • Cleananysaltoroilfrombearing328.
 • Makesurethegearsareintherightpositionwhen
reassembling the linkage (see Troubleshooting
section).
 • Nevergreasebearing328!
 • Axle303maybetreatedwithWD-40orTeflon
spray.
 • TIP:trytoavoidleavingyoursystemexposedfor
long periods without use (remove or cover the
system). When the pendulum rudder is in the lift-up
position, dew and rain wash accumulated dirt and
grime off the rudder and rudder shaft down into
the bearings, causing them to seize. The bearings
can only become blocked with salt/dirt in the lift-
up position; the same can never happen in the
operating position!
REMOVING THE SMALL BEVEL GEAR 305
 • Removeredcap320.
 • Releasescrew163toremovepushrod150.
 • Releasescrew334.
 • Removebevelgearandclean.
 • ApplyLocktitetothescrewsduringreassembly.
4.4 PUSH ROD
 • Alwayscheckthatthetop(156)andbottom(160)
universal joints turn smoothly on the push rod 150.
If they stick at all, try loosening the connections.
Apply WD-40.
PUSH ROD POSITION
 • Nuts154areadjustable.
 • Ideal position: windvane vertical, pendulum arm
300 vertical, pendulum rudder 440 in line with keel,
armofsmallbevelgear305inthe‘quarterpast
twelve’ position.