RUDDER PACKING
RUDDER PACKING
What size packing do we use for the rudder? I'm guessing 1/4"?
BJ and Ginny Patterson
2004 PDQ MV34, #40, 110 Engines
FantaSea IV
The Villages, FL
2004 PDQ MV34, #40, 110 Engines
FantaSea IV
The Villages, FL
Re: RUDDER PACKING
Yes. Three rows of 1/4" flax per rudder shaft. I just did this and needed around 3 feet to do BOTH...
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James Power
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Re: RUDDER PACKING
Hey All,
Speaking of rudders, there were a few different designs on how the rudder stock was secured from slipping down. If yours has a bronze collar with set screws installed above the packing gland nut it’s a good idea to confirm the set screws are tight and the shaft has been dimpled to receive the screws.
James
Speaking of rudders, there were a few different designs on how the rudder stock was secured from slipping down. If yours has a bronze collar with set screws installed above the packing gland nut it’s a good idea to confirm the set screws are tight and the shaft has been dimpled to receive the screws.
James