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geecee 
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 Topic: A rudder lubrication/packing questionPosted: September-01-2015 at 8:27am |
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Hello again, as I am still very green when it comes to working on inboard boats,
I have a question regarding the rudder. I want to re-grease the rudder, as I don;t think it has had much love lately. Will I need to get more rudder packing or can I reuse what is there should be be "okay" I have been struggling to find packing this side of the world, but with a stiff steering I thought I should check the rubber lubrication.in the meantime. I have finally gotten the clearances so I was planning to head out for my maydon voyage on my Nautique this weekend. I am sorry if this is covered somewhere but I tried numerous searches to find more info on this, but came up short, |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: September-01-2015 at 11:09am |
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If it isn't leaking, then the packing can be reused. A light coating of grease (on the entire shaft) will help with friction, but it doesn't last very long. Use a waterproof grease.
I did same thing, BTW. If you have stiff steering, could be the cable too. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: September-01-2015 at 9:36pm |
Graeme, Where have you been looking? Gore is a world wide company so see if you can find an industrial distributor that handles their GFO packing. Over here, I get 50' rolls from McMaster Carr. They have smaller lengths too plus, lots cheaper than the "marine" supplies or marinas. |
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geecee
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Posted: September-02-2015 at 4:25am |
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Thanks for the input guys, ill do some googling and see what I can find.
Any one have an idea of the correct packing for an SN2001 ('83 model), I'll have a look in the manual in the meantime hopefully it has the info. |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: September-02-2015 at 10:26am |
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Not sure, but you can use a drill bit as a gage between shaft & gland to check it will either be 3/16 or 1/4 inch.
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Rick
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Posted: September-06-2015 at 9:58pm |
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I believe the rudder is 1/4 and the shaft is 3/16. You will need about 9"., West Marine.com has it online. I agree on the hard steering possibly being the cable. Disconnect the rudder and see if it turns easily, if it does you need to replace the cable. . Also some people actually have grease fittings on the rudder nut.
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Posted: September-07-2015 at 8:05am |
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great thanks, ill take the risk and order some
I read the same sizes elsewhere so its a pretty good chance of being right :D |
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