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briang0

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I started to install my new ru

I started to install my new rudder and port after trashing mine last fall. I bought a new rudder and port the rudder port is a little different than the one broken one I removed. When I put the rudder in place I have about 1" of rudder shaft sticking above the packing nut the the square to mount the steering rod. I don't remember how it looked I was pretty pissed at myself when it happened. My question is do I have to fill in the gap between steering rod and the packing nut? I'm wonder if over time the rudder would start dropping down. Any ideas?
 
"You need something above the

"You need something above the packing nut to secure the rudder....mine have a collar with a set screw. As long as that screw stays tight, nothing slips down. The tiller arm clamps over the post with ~ 1/2" gap in mine.

If you have twins, see what's on the other post and match it on the new side."
 
Thanks Rick I'll try to ta

Thanks Rick I'll try to take the picture tomorrow. I do think that Makomark is correct I will need to add a collar I think there was one when I took it apart last fall. I probably put it somewhere for safe keeping.
 
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