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Kat Daddy 
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 Topic: Cutlass bearing and rudder helpPosted: December-02-2021 at 8:29pm |
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During the off season I am planning on changing out the cutlass bearing and packing for drive shaft and rudder. What size packing will I need for each? I cannot get the rudder jam nut to break loose at all, any tips greatly appreciated. I highly doubt any of these repairs have ever been done to this boat. 88 BFN
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: December-03-2021 at 1:14am |
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A bit more information would be helpful:
Year, make, model etc. JQ When in doubt, use a bigger pipe wrench...
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Kat Daddy
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Posted: December-03-2021 at 3:50am |
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88 barefoot nautique
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KENO
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Posted: December-03-2021 at 7:53am |
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Are you using two wrenches..........one on the gland nut and one on the locking nut?
As far as the packing for both, you might get a variety of answers on what somebody used n their boat, but if you get two feet of 3/16 inch and 2 feet of 1/4 inch you'll have all the bases covered and have some leftover  |
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Kat Daddy
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Posted: December-03-2021 at 6:27pm |
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Yes, 2 different ones and it wont budge.
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MrMcD
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Posted: December-04-2021 at 8:44pm |
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Sometimes you catch both nuts with one wrench and you fight yourself? Make sure they are each on the unique nut. If still stuck add a pipe to your wrench, have someone rap the wrench the direction you need it to turn with a hammer while you pull. The hit, creates more pressure and a vibration. Both seem to help.
Put some penetrating oil on the threads above the nut and let it soak in.
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KENO
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Posted: December-05-2021 at 6:44am |
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If the going gets real tough, think about taking the gas tank out so that you have more working room
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