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stevewennerberg 
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 Topic: rudder leakingPosted: September-05-2013 at 2:56pm |
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i have a 69 mustang and the rudder leaks excessively. can someone briefly detail what is required to repair. thanks.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: September-05-2013 at 7:53pm |
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Since it's a 69, I'd say it's due for a stuffing box repack. The procedure is the same as doing a prop shaft repack.
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TRBenj
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Posted: September-05-2013 at 8:01pm |
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Not so fast, Pete... it *might* need to be repacked, or the port may need to be re-sealed. It all depends on the source of the leak.
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stevewennerberg
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Posted: September-05-2013 at 8:08pm |
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ok, briefly how do you do that?
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bhectus
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Posted: September-05-2013 at 8:53pm |
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Follow this how-to first, if it doesn't work, you've got bigger problems....
How to replace rudder packing |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: September-05-2013 at 10:55pm |
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The search feature is always a wonderful tool! 
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