I just intalled a new rudder a
I just intalled a new rudder and port. How tight should the packing nut be. I used teflon packing and I have a 1" rudder shaft. I tighened the nut and the rudder moves quite freely. I have not set the locking nut yet. I'm wondering just how tight to make it.
I just intalled a new rudder and port. How tight should the packing nut be. I used teflon packing and I have a 1" rudder shaft. I tighened the nut and the rudder moves quite freely. I have not set the locking nut yet. I'm wondering just how tight to make it.