68 Mustang rudder port length
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Topic: 68 Mustang rudder port length
Posted By: dangerwil
Subject: 68 Mustang rudder port length
Date Posted: September-23-2014 at 10:23pm
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My rudder port was egg shaped so I had to get a replacement. This one is out of an older than my Mustang, American Skier. It fits the rudder shaft nicely, but from what I have been reading is too long. Is it correct that the bottom of the rudder port should be flush with the hull? Take it to a machine shop to shorten it? Thanks! Bill 
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-23-2014 at 10:50pm
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The originals were extended below the hull. I cut mine off when I went with the newer rudder.I had to use a dremel to cut mine off,it had becomed egg shaped and would not come out.I imagine you could just cut it off with a hacksaw,if you have access to a machine shop you could do it that way.Either way you can use the cutoff piece to take up the slack on the tiller arm side.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-24-2014 at 7:46am
| You'll want to fine tune the length on your particular boat- hull thickness and backing board thickness will vary a little. Test fit, mark, hacksaw, done. (Yes, you want it flush). Save the piece you cut off for use as a spacer on the top side, or invest in some brass washers to eliminate the vertical slop. |