correct packing size for rudder and box

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   tried several ways to determine correct packing size for rudder and stuffing box. i want to get the order the correct size the first time. most threads I read lead to 3/16 as the size to use, just want to be sure. 84 ski,1 inch shaft, 1:1 ratio, 351 commmander.thanks in advance. Reno J.

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eeuwe2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: April-29-2009 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote eeuwe2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: correct packing size for rudder and box Posted: May-04-2009 at 4:01pm
	tried several ways to determine correct packing size for rudder and stuffing box. i want to get the order the correct size the first time. most threads I read lead to 3/16 as the size to use, just want to be sure. 84 ski,1 inch shaft, 1:1 ratio, 351 commmander.thanks in advance. Reno J.

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-04-2009 at 4:06pm
	Pete recommends using a drill bit to measure the space in the packing nut.
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

Sam B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: November-17-2007 Location: StevensPoint WI Status: Offline Points: 393	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-04-2009 at 7:55pm
	Call skidim they have a link on this site they will know what you need and the price will fair. I recomend the goretex packing. I just puy mine in last week, very easy. Sam
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TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21184	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-04-2009 at 9:22pm
	Dont call SkiDIM, they may not be sure. They couldnt tell what I needed on my '90 or dad's '03 with absolute certainty. Measure it!

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-04-2009 at 10:08pm
	^^agreed!!^^ They are knowledgeable about inboard stuff, not specificaly Correct Craft stuff. I think they are more cautious than anything when recommending specific part for specific models. That said, I do use them, but try to have my needs sorted out first.
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

correct packing size for rudder and box

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