how to perform rudder packing replacement on a 340 sundancer

[sfl larry]

help on how to perform rudder packing replacement on a 340 sundancer

i am getting ready to for bottom paint and led lights on my 2004 340 da. while i am at it i want to replace the rudder packing. i think its 3/4 inch flux packing. any tips on how to go about it since this is my first time.
i know that you should but the ends together using a 45 degree angle cut and if multple packings are used you should stagger them. also burnish the shafts with emerey cloth. some questions i have are how should i remove the retainer nut and seals. do I need to remove the rudder?

 

[mquiet]

You do not remove the rudder. Just loosed the packing nut(upper half) and remove old packing. Then lay in 2-3 layers or flax as you mentioned. Tighten back down and you are done. You might need to adjust once in the water and have run it a bit.


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[Steve S]

I just got a quote from my marina to do this. They want to remove the rudders to repack them. Oh and it will cost me $774.... I do not think so.

My problem is I am not a small flexible guy so I need to find someone local to repack them for me...

 

[rondds]

Might want to give this thread a look. First part is propshaft packing, second part is rudder posts.

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/28748-Packing-Stuffing-box-and-Rudders?highlight=

 

[sfl larry]

Re: help on how to perform rudder packing replacement on a 340 sundancer

that link was very helpfull thanks!!!

 

[sfl larry]

Re: help on how to perform rudder packing replacement on a 340 sundancer

does anyone know the size (diameter) of the flax packing requiered for a 2004 340 searay