Hanse 400 jefa steering wheel squeak

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   I have a twin wheel set up and the starboard wheel squeaks while under sail. I have stripped the wheel off the pedestal as far as I dare and lubricated the obvious places. I have also slackened the cable just a touch to ease pressure on the chain. Still squeaks. Note it's only squeaking at the top of the pedestal where the wheel attaches. 
My question is, has anyone else had this issue? How did they resolve it? Is there a simple fix I'm not seeing or a repair kit ie.. bearings and seals replacement.

Big thanks in advance 👍

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Blackbeard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 31 May 2023 Location: po121al Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Blackbeard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hanse 400 jefa steering wheel squeak Posted: 31 May 2023 at 08:57
	I have a twin wheel set up and the starboard wheel squeaks while under sail. I have stripped the wheel off the pedestal as far as I dare and lubricated the obvious places. I have also slackened the cable just a touch to ease pressure on the chain. Still squeaks. Note it's only squeaking at the top of the pedestal where the wheel attaches. My question is, has anyone else had this issue? How did they resolve it? Is there a simple fix I'm not seeing or a repair kit ie.. bearings and seals replacement. Big thanks in advance 👍

Barrypgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 24 April 2021 Location: Gosport Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Barrypgreen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 May 2023 at 20:59
	Hi, I have exactly the same problem. I have tried greasing but still squeaky. Would love a resolution.
	Barry

415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 787	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 01 June 2023 at 04:34
	Hi, not sure if you have the same Jefa system, but when I had issues they sent me this useful drawing with all the part numbers. This guy at Jefa is also very helpful and usually replies very quickly Klaus Jeppsen klaus@jefa.com Good luck Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

Rock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 19 September 2014 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 319	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 June 2023 at 08:49
	Is the squeaking you hear specifically when you tighten the spinner brake hub(s) ? Looking at the blow up drawing (again) I still don’t really understand how the brake (with brake pinion, brake plate etc.) works. I think the braking mechanism is the same (or similar) on all Jeff steering systems, also single wheel and draglink systems. Bottom line is (per Jefa input) that the squeaking is something you need to get used to, can’t really be prevented. jefa mentions the actual wheel brake system should not be greased. I need to tighten the wheel brake when sailing on autopilot (most of the time) in order to prevent the large single wheel to start moving/oscillating from left to right all the time (from inertia of the large mass). I regarded Jefa’s wheel hub disengagement system but its very expensive. also thought about swapping the large SS wheel for a lighter GRP version (also rather dear). This subject has been discussed in previous posts. Bottom line the squeaking Is very annoying, but can’t be prevented. or did I miss something ? BR, Peter Edited by Rock - 01 June 2023 at 08:51
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Blackbeard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 31 May 2023 Location: po121al Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Blackbeard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 June 2023 at 08:54
	It squeeks even without the brake spinner on. I'm sure there must be some way to quieten it. I have an idea I'm going to try this weekend and I will let you know if it works. I can't accept a 'just get use to it'

PeterRabbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 13 May 2022 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterRabbit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2023 at 15:01
	Do you know how to access the chain that connects the two wheels? I can't get grease on it.

WEmmens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 18 August 2013 Location: NL Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote WEmmens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 July 2023 at 20:31
	Hallo Blackbeard, did you find a solution? I would be very interested. Regards, Wilko
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