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Re: Leaky rudder post packing

Posted By: Bill Fuller
Date: Thursday, 19 May 2005, at 12:56 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Leaky rudder post packing (Capt. Dave Kosh)

Steve,

The lower, bigger nut is a lock nut. Turn it in a clock-wise direction, so it goes closer to the bottom of the boat. This will unlock the "cap" (stuffing box) containing the packing. Then turn the cap in the same direction. Probably as tight as you can get it. I would then check to see if the leak stops befor re-tightening the lock nut. If you can not stop the leak then you may need to repack the stuffing box (cap).

Bill

Messages In This Thread

Leaky rudder post packing
STeveZ -- Thursday, 19 May 2005, at 12:15 p.m.

Re: Leaky rudder post packing
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Thursday, 19 May 2005, at 12:19 p.m.

Re: Leaky rudder post packing
Bill Fuller -- Thursday, 19 May 2005, at 12:56 p.m.