Bad strut alignment.
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Topic: Bad strut alignment.
Posted By: Riley
Subject: Bad strut alignment.
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 12:05pm
We're working on our Ski Tique and the strut was so badly out of alignment that it wore the packing box down smooth on one side at the rear. This is the end that mates up with the log and you can see how the recess is gone on one side. The other end where the packing goes is fine. I don't know why the packing box would have to be recessed. Is this ok to use or should we replace it?
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 12:30pm
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Bruce, I suggest replacing the complete packing gland especially since all the hard work with getting it out of the hull is done. The old one may or may not work but I wouldn't take the chance. With part of the shoulder the packing sits on gone, the packing may not compress evenly. ------------- /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: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 12:43pm
| Save it though and I'd be happy to melt that down personally or give to my prop guy. He's an at home foundryman and forger. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 2:05pm
| It's yours Hollywood. What kind of melter do you have? Must take couple thousand degrees? This isn't the original, so maybe it's worn them out before? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 2:29pm
| No furnace at home but working for a foundry association gives me plenty of options. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 2:38pm
Bring it down to Seagrove. Gives you an excuse to come visit again. Just looked at our video from last summer last night. Had a blast that trip. You and Jackie are welcome back any time. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Hollywood wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 2:45pm
| That was a fun one. I didn't realize how close you are to Greg on Badin. You need to get over there more. Are you treating the H_m_ Eater to a throttle cable this winter? |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 3:00pm
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You are right. I do. I complain about not having anyone to "train" with, but he is too close and we are too close in our abilities not to take advantage. I've already told him to plan on more Saturday mornings next year. I'm tired of fiddle farting around with this LLBD and need to solidify it. After he's through with Eddie, JBear and Lane bowers this week, he ought to be able to teach me a thing or two. He just texted me from Lanes. "Information overload" New cable, NAHHH! Not yet. Got a few more good years. You just need to get to the gym more. Funny, I don't drive enough other boats to notice its not right. Some newer ones, yeah, but you assume they will be smoother. I spent about an hour at the helm of Kermit in October, but didn't pay enough attention. First job on my to-do list this winter is reinforce the pylon. Then we will see. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 3:05pm
Well if you'd drag your @$$ to a few more gatherings instead of ones in your immediate back yard. You'd have more opportunities to drive, ask questions and look under the hoods of 70's boats.  ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 3:07pm
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Says Mr I haven't been to White Lake in the past 37 years. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 3:36pm
| ding ding, round 1 |
Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-27-2016 at 10:05pm
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Bruce, I should have a good used one if you are interested. ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-28-2016 at 10:35am
| Thanks Scott. I think we have one, but will let you know if we need one. |