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wromer 
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 Topic: Repack rudderPosted: October-02-2019 at 6:55pm |
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I have some play in my rudder and I'm thinking of repacking it.
I'm not sure of the correct size packing to use, its a 1996 SN any help would be appreciated. |
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Gary S
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Posted: October-02-2019 at 7:34pm |
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If it's not leaking and if it is you should just adjust the packing,repacking will not remove any rudder slop
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wromer
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Posted: October-02-2019 at 7:46pm |
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Gary,
Rudder slop, good description, Its not a lot and my thoughts were repacking it would snug it up. If that would not take the slop out what would ? |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-02-2019 at 8:44pm |
William, Are you sure the slop is between the rudder shaft and port and not in the cable, helm and linage? |
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wromer
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Posted: October-03-2019 at 12:19pm |
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I have the boat on the trailer and the rudder can be moved both side to side and front to back, Not much maybe a 1/4 inch. I'm not sure if that is to much for a 23 year old boat ?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-03-2019 at 1:07pm |
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William,
Unless the port is allowing water into the boat, I don't feel you have a problem. |
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wromer
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Posted: October-03-2019 at 3:01pm |
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Thanks for the replys, I'm guessing that is normal wear for the years on the boat so I'll
just keep an eye on it . |
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GottaSki
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Posted: October-03-2019 at 3:36pm |
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Wouldn't hurt to verify there is grease in there so the wear stays as it is and doesn't accelerate
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MrMcD
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Posted: October-03-2019 at 3:46pm |
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I had mine apart a few years ago to replace the prop shaft and get the strut back in line.
I am sorry but I don't remember the packing size, packing is cheap so buy both 3/16 and 1/4" so you have it on hand when or if you do this job. I added a grease zerk to mine while it was apart. Makes it easy to pump a little grease in to keep the shaft lubed. Although your note has me thinking it has now been 4 years since I added any grease. 
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