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Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
The port rudder stuffing box started to leak this summer. I did tighten but only reduced but did not stop the leaking. Now in storage for the winter, I unscrewed the female end, pulled it up as far as possible and had difficulty seeing any signs of the stuffing. I did manage to get a pic (not great) and is attached. The white material appears to be what is left of the stuffing.
I plan to clean out whatever is in the housing and re-stuff. The Owners Manual indicates three rings of impregnated FTE 1/4" stuffing. Unable to find FTE but due to the age of the boat and new developments there must be updated types. Also, 1/4" seem a tad thick for the space provided.
Has anyone changed the stuffing on their rudders? Does the above sound correct? Suggestions?
Thanks,
TonyC
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
mjk1040 wrote:Tony; Hopefully Viper will chime in on this, there are multiple types of packing out there, I believe there is a PTE type now. At least u know the size, does it tell u how many rings of material to put in? May I suggest while u r at it to repack the other one too. Mike
Hi Mike,
Yes, the diagram shows three rings per side. I do plan to replace both sides this winter. Thanks for the reply.
TonyC
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
SanJuanDreamer wrote:Source of the post I used gortex, whatever size was called for, did it some time ago.
Do you recall if it was 1/4"?
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
jcoll wrote:Source of the post Just got done doing mine on a 355 Aftcabin. The parts manual indicated 1/4" material. I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that your Mariner is the same.
Thanks, jcoll. Unless I hear otherwise, will go with 1/4". Do you recall the type of material used?
TonyC
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
TonyC wrote:.... Do you recall the type of material used?...
Chances are it's standard flax packing. For rudders, I wouldn't stress too much about using more exotic materials.
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Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box - 350 Mariner
Viper wrote:Source of the postTonyC wrote:.... Do you recall the type of material used?...
Chances are it's standard flax packing. For rudders, I wouldn't stress too much about using more exotic materials.
Agree Viper. Friction is significantly less at the rudder than at the drive shaft. Thanks.
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