Boom gooseneck fitting

  • February 02, 2016 5:13 AM
    Reply # 3795642 on 3790030

    We can yearn for the day when we can pool our money to share a 3D printer that makes metal parts from photographic scans of the originals.  It is probably possible, but not affordable, today.


  • February 02, 2016 6:15 AM
    Reply # 3795769 on 3790030

    Aye Gary ... sorry as I didn't understand what was afoot.

    I have to agree though that a rotating boom is better, and good luck!

    By the way, a machined billet may not be as expensive as one imagines.  Your core geometries that matter: Large pin hole, length, outside profile, upper flat (below sail groove), and allowance for the sail to bend onto the boom... not that bad.  The rear profile is solely for weight savings. 

    T. 

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  • February 02, 2016 6:38 PM
    Reply # 3797127 on 3790030
    Deleted user

    Maybe it doesn't rotate because the ss "Bolt" is siezed in the aluminum boom plate?


    I think the pin has a nut on the backside inside the boom end plate.  To access you have to take the end plate off.  It can likely be freed up by removing the aluminum cap by taking out the small side set screws.  Then dribble vinegar into the cap groove and whack it a few times aa day and dribble more vinegar then apply a propane torch and whack again gently.  Take the cap off and my guess is you'll see the pin is siezed to the aluminum casting but can be freed up with the same technique and then greased so it doesn't sieze again.


    Unless of course I've got this all wrong which is possible or I don't understand the problem.

  • February 02, 2016 7:02 PM
    Reply # 3797150 on 3790030

    I believe the original picture that Gary posted was of a "What I Want".  It was not actually a picture of "What I Have".  Am I correct Gary?  

  • February 02, 2016 7:08 PM
    Reply # 3797152 on 3790030
    Anonymous

    That is correct, thanks Dave

  • February 03, 2016 11:16 AM
    Reply # 3798703 on 3790030
    Deleted user

    I'm jsut about positive i have the L106 boom also, I put a rigid vang on and need to switch from a rotating gooseneck to a fixed type. Perhaps a trade? Sent a PM to you on FB messenger.

    Todd

  • February 03, 2016 2:28 PM
    Reply # 3798964 on 3790030
    Deleted user

    Gary:

    Are you sure Lafiell is out of business?, there phones, facebook page (shows some one retiring on the 28th of Jan 2016) and their web site, all are still working. ????

    And a bit of thought for any one with issues on finding old parts (Buy a lathe)

    if you are building a boat (buy a lathe) it will pay for itself on the parts you will make for the boat. (blocks, shaft, goose neck, etc, etc, etc)

    The fitting should be an easy turn with about 6"of  https://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2627-8271-1-516-rd-316-stainless-steel-cold-finished-annealed.aspx

    Now it might take 2 to 3 hrs to make it, but the material is only 30 Bucks + shipping. If you are charged for the labor, it may only run you 350.00 +/- to make one.

    A side note: when I replaced mine 10 Years back I drilled a hole in the side of the boom and in the outer part of the Al. end block, then used a small drill and tap to install a zirk on the inner part that the above part fits into (Now I grease it with a grease gun) soooooo easy.

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  • February 03, 2016 9:47 PM
    Reply # 3799400 on 3790030
    Deleted user

    I just went through the process of removing the end caps. A few fasteners came off with a big flathead screwdriver. The rest I drilled out with a left handed cobalt bit. I was able to tap the threads again and get all of the screws to hold. I added some Tefgel to the end caps and fastener threads to help prevent bonding. The gooseneck had surface corrosion, but the threads in the mast were stripped so I put in heli-coils to get the bolts to hold. It might be worth adding them to the boom end caps just to make it easier to prevent threads from bonding or stripping.

  • February 10, 2016 7:28 AM
    Reply # 3811141 on 3790030

    I just got through to Lefiel on the phone. 


  • February 11, 2016 7:33 AM
    Reply # 3813344 on 3790030
    Anonymous

    Yes, the aerospace division is still in operation, but the marine division has closed.