rudder...
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Printed Date: September-29-2024 at 3:35am
Topic: rudder...
Posted By: 82wake2001
Subject: rudder...
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 4:56pm
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Ok i have the steering cable replaced and its like butter. Now i have water coming in from the top of the huge nuts that attached the rudder to the steering cable. I have also noticed the rudder moves up and down about 2 inches if I move it by hand. i have tried to adjust the collar and the locking nut with no luck does anyone have any material showing hoe the housing is assembled? ------------- Joe 1982 ski nautique 2001 "Lady of the Wake" |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 7:20pm
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Joe, You need to repack it just like you would the stuffing box on the prop shaft. It should take the 1/4" packing that Skidim sells or any marina. There are several good threads on the procedure. I'll see if I can find one and get back. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 7:30pm
I wouldnt make that assumption. My '90 took 3/16". Id pull the old stuff out or measure the packing gland first to be sure. ------------- |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 7:34pm
Tim, On the rudder too? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Quigs85SN2001
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 9:10pm
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My '85 takes 3/16" on both the rudder and prop shaft. ------------- Brian |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-14-2008 at 9:37pm
Yup. ------------- |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: May-15-2008 at 3:04pm
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The up and down movement is normal and acceptable. You could try tightening the packing nut. ------------- |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: May-15-2008 at 7:28pm
Same with my 88. Just ask them at Skidim. They'll know. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: anthonylizardi
Date Posted: May-16-2008 at 8:10pm
| Just called and Skidim told me is 3/16 on both. Well, at least on a 87 SN. |