what_barnacles
Guru
I replaced the leaking steering hoses and now the rudder shaft is leaking too much. I haven't replaced a rudder packing before so do I just unbolt the collar and the packing is under there?
Thanks.
Thanks.
My buddy Gene used to change the packing on his shaft logs in the water on a regular basis. He had a twin 42 Jefferson. Like psneeld said, just have everything ready to go when you start and make sure the bilge pumps are working.
Never heard of packing rings not touching.
Was always taught to cut them on a diagonal...like a scarf joint.
A PIA to do....but that is one way.