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Old 01-09-2017, 04:53 PM   #13
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Also, aligning engines is "easy" if you have the correct wrenches, set of feeler gauges and some patience. You will also likely need knee pads. Every comment above is a good one. Also, get into the rudder compartment and check for play in the linkage, it doesn't get lubricated as often as it should and loose bushings can cause a vibration, I had a vibration and thinking it was a cutlass bearing, got my diver to check. He said there was play in the rudder. I changed out the linkage gudgeon pins to fix it, plus it gets a shot of grease every year now.

Check the rudder stock stuffing for play and lubrication too. Mine was rock hard and smelled like a dead fish. You can change the stuffing in the water usually.

Lepke, how about a photo of your boat? Sounds really interesting.
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