[C38] Rudder packing

[Duff, Russ (R.W.)]

The discussion on the website is for getting the play out of the rudder
tube.  This wasn't my question.  Because I have wheel steering, the rudder
tube is cut open in the middle for attaching the steering quadrant, and
there is a brass stuffing box on the top of the bottom tube that the rudder
tube passes through.  This is where I need to replace the stuffing.

Sincerely, 
Russ Duff 
Catalina 38, Hull #112 
"AVANTURA" 
Lake Erie 
Grosse Ile, Michigan 
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM 






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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Charles Finn
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Subject: Re: [C38] Rudder packing


Russ,
There is a complete discussion (with sketches) for this repair on the 
website.  Hope it helps.

Charles Finn
Mighty Quinn #114

Duff, Russ (R.W.) wrote:
>
> What is used for packing in the rudder tube?  I had to drop the rudder
> to repair the floor, so I figured while it is apart, I might as well 
> repack the rudder tube.  But, what do I use?
>
> BTW, the floor repair ended up being a bigger job than anticipated,
> but it is DONE!!!  I won't be afraid to reef on the wheel or pedestal 
> guard any more (I could wobble it all over with just one hand 
> before).  I will post some photos when I finally develop them all.
>
> Sincerely,
> * Russ Duff *
> Catalina 38, Hull #112
> "AVANTURA"
> Lake Erie
> Grosse Ile, Michigan
> RDUFF */ AT /* VISTEON */ DOT /* COM
>
>
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