Broken Rod End

[SeattleMatt]

I have a Teleflex HC5313 with a broken Rod End, looks like corrosion caused it to bind. Luckily I had twins to maneuver time home.

My question is do you think there is any option for a replacement part with on the cylinder, or am I stuck just purchasing a whole new cylinder?

 

[racerone]

Looks like both need replacement.----And a total inspection of all steering bits needs to be done.----Visit a good fab shop for parts.-----Mc Master-Carr----Might have bits in their book.

 

[SeattleMatt]

I think I found a solution in part number HC5313, we'll see.

 

[Scott Danforth]

holy corrosion batman

 

[Grub54891]

I've seen bad, but that is worse than any I've seen. Must be in salt?

 

[Chris1956]

I have never seen that much corrosion, even in salt water. Did he ever hose her off after use?

I would replace the whole system, helm to motor.

 

[Bondo]

My question is do you think there is any option for a replacement part with on the cylinder, or am I stuck just purchasing a whole new cylinder?

Ayuh,..... That's a hiem joint,.... available at 'bout any decent industrial supply house,....

 

[Bt Doctur]

and it unscrews from the piston rod

 

[SeattleMatt]

Following up on this, basic tie rod end, in fact I guess it's stainless somehow but still has rust on it. Can't see behind the hose but there's a threaded nut on there that holds it on. Came right off and swapped it out for another $100 tie rod end made by teleflex.

oddly there really isn't much corrosion on anything in the engine bay this is the only piece. I wonder if some wires disconnected that would normally be connected to this to prevent this type of corrosion. Lots of green wires in the engine bay keeping everything connected

 

[Grub54891]

Yes, there should be a bonding wire to the rudders/steering rods. Green number 8 wire. If it's not there, it will corrode.

 

[cptbill]

and it unscrews from the piston rod

Good luck getting that apart

 

[GA_Boater]

Good luck getting that apart

He did - Post #9.