I'd guess that they're writing about the rudder of a boat. Gudgeon pins
are the pins on a rudder that fit into gudgeons (the horizontal rings on
the transom [end] of a boat. The rudder pivots on the gudgeon pins
located in the gudgeons.
But....I've been wrong before!
Chuck Vandergraaf
'52 +4, P.2473/V.345.ME
'85 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo
'86 MR2
Pinawa, Manitoba, R0E 1L0
Canada
vandergraaft@aecl.ca
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>From: Joseph DeLuca[SMTP:DELUCAJ@mops.wl.com]
>Sent: October 23, 1997 2:52 PM
>To: morgans
>Subject: Gudgeon Pins
>
>Good morning,
>
>Thought you should know about this important bit of maintenance info from a
>British publication...
>
>
>"It pays to maintain your gudgeon pins in tip-top condition, for otherwise
>your gudgeon pins may fail to operate smoothly or could become 'un-pinned'.
>This could lead to 'flasking'.
>
>"The pins are easily located beside the wet-pinioned flange's journal-piece
>and should be inspected at regular intervals. Apply a few droplets of
>proprietary lustralising agent or anticoagulant flux, ensuring that it is
>well bedded in between the splines. Do NOT over-tighten the crux bolt.
>
>"Check periodically for signs of seepage where the gaiters rub against the
>main rostrum on the 'up' stroke. Wipe BOTH end with a swatch of lint-free
>scrim, then use a strobe and calipered (or nib-ended) pargeting tool to check
>the inner tension. If EITHER the bezel OR variable arm is thwarted or
>'tram-lining', switch OFF and replace the grommets without delay."
>
>Regards,
>
>Joe DeLuca
>'62 yellow 4/4
>Sparta, NJ
>
>PS. Can anyone tell me what is the best brand of lustralising agent or
>anticoagulant flux to use on Morgans?
>
>
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