sorry for so many posts today, but boating season is near!
I'm getting a pretty constant stream of water leaking from the rudder post causing the bilge pump to kick on daily. The packing nut is tightened all the way down, so I'm planning on getting her on the grid and replacing the packing.
Just so I'm prepared, does anyone know the size packing I need to buy for the for a 28TE rudder?
Thanks,
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Rudder packing size
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Robb
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Rudder packing size
Robb Stilnovich
"Stella Maris" 1996 28TE #279
Cummins 6BTA-370
Tacoma, WA
"Stella Maris" 1996 28TE #279
Cummins 6BTA-370
Tacoma, WA
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Robb
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Re: Rudder packing size
If no one knows the packing size, does anyone know how to determine the correct size? The exact size of the "gap" or larger and push in?
Robb Stilnovich
"Stella Maris" 1996 28TE #279
Cummins 6BTA-370
Tacoma, WA
"Stella Maris" 1996 28TE #279
Cummins 6BTA-370
Tacoma, WA
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RobS
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Re: Rudder packing size
Call Ken at Standish, (401) 624-4075
Rob S.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
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DougSea
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Re: Rudder packing size
Rob! You don't know?? I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you!!RobS wrote:Call Ken at Standish, (401) 624-4075
I was expecting exact stats and a photo montage of a packing replacement! 
Robb - were you able to track down what you needed?
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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RobS
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Re: Rudder packing size
Good to see my posts and photos don't go un-noticedDougSea wrote:Rob! You don't know?? I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you!!
Have yet to repack my rudder. Probably one of the only things left on her that I haven't either maintained or updated. I have replaced the rudder shoe bearing, steering cylinder and bonding wire and also installed a rudder reference unit, so the rudder hasn't been totally neglected
So, Robb, what's the outcome?
Rob S.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.