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HiDHo Yes the packing is in the cap and I thought it odd as well. Last season I replaced the shaft stuffing box with a dripless, the original I believe is called a self aligning. When sizing up what I needed for the rudder I used the old shaft parts (drive and rudder shaft are the same size)...

Thank for the reply IR I will check it out. I spent some time in the UK when I was working. The only thing more impressive than the huge tides is the friendly wonderful people. Tomorrow is suppose to warm up a bit so I am going to attempt to pull the "rudder heel" and get started on the...

You have that right the TF is a great resource. I have to agree with NS in this case plastic may not be the way to go. I was thinking how many hours potentially could be on that bushing "rudder heel" as you put it, The current motor has 1100 hrs it was installed in 2000 the original owner went...

Thank you IR. I am not aquatinted with PTFE maybe I know it by another name. If I was able to get the photos to load you could see that what I have is basically a bronze sleeve that I believe is worn so I plan on boring it out and pressing a gutless bearing. OC Diver said he gets 3 seasons...

Thank you I agree AT it comes apart and I will install a bushing. Maybe I am better at metal fabrication than posting photos. The amount of water that leaks is minimal but it is the only leak in the boat it would be very nice to have a 25 year old boat with a dry bilge. Thank you all I will...

rudder photos I did get by the boat today, to cold to do much more than take a few photos. I took a few shots but I am only able to select one if I attempt to add a second it delets the first?? Problem for another day. The one photo I did manage to add shows the bracket at the bottom of the...

Thanks I started to do the stuffing box today and actually did check to see how much play it had with the stuffing cap off and it was the same. When I say it has movement I mean that if I put pressure at the bottom of the rudder I can see it move in the support bracket its not moving around at...

Now that we have had two days in a row over 32f I am finally starting my spring bring up. One of the things on the list is to re-stuff the rudder stuffing box. I have a 32 IG single. My question is not so much as to how to do the stuffing box but the pivot were the rudder is supported at the...

nice IG 2005 with a perkins ? That has to be one of the last befor they switched to the 230 Cummings, Nice boat all the same.

Interesting you say that, I have a similar respected friend that basically gave me the same smirk and made the comment regarding the slow rotation shaft as opposed to the 3K plus. Fortunately for me its a non issue at this point.

The boat gods were with me, it moved. It is fighting me all the way but it is going. I didn't get it all the way off was interrupted by a friend good thing my arm was about to fall off. It is about half way out and moves easier as I go. I had the grinder in my hand, now what am I going to do...

OK more ideas. Hole or notch in the rudder is an interesting option. Yes the shear pin/bolt has been removed, to my surprise it came off easily. I agree there is no better than facing of the flange on the shaft. I have also been told that it is common practice to do it that way. I have...

Sorry have been trying to get back in for a day or so, my internet provider was not providing. I have not been back to the boat for the last couple of days so it is still siting there in compression. If the boat gods are with me it may let go and I can move forward from there. More likely I...

That was quick! I did a web search and came right up with a site having what I would need for short $$. I could even cut off mine and replace with another solid one. A lot better than risking damage to the trany. Good input.

Interesting I spent most of yesterday chasing down a puller and on the way to the marina it dawned on me that I didn't need a puller. Thought I was a genius till I mentioned the idea and was told that was the way to do it. Anyway I have been using the socket method and Very careful application...

RTF Thanks for the tutorial/s. Even an old dog like me can still learn or at least think so. Been working to get the flange off the shaft, its not cooperating. No flange removal no stuffing box or drip-less. Have a great holiday

Larry that is an interesting tool. You could do your own analyses not bad for the $$, something to consider for next season. I found a shaft wiper not a lot of $. (Electro Guard) surprising its not a very common item none of the regular suppliers seem to have them. It is basically a piece of...

OK I spent the day yesterday pulling the shaft apart, was a chore but not as bad as I expected. Anyway there was basically no packing, the packing assembly was loose on the shaft once I cut the hose connecting it to the log. The PO figured more hose clamps was the fix but all that did was tear...

Hmg Don't take much to get you guys going! I just go back from working on the boat. I will give a better reply in the AM. Thank you I am overwhelmed.

Thanks OB Never considered the cutlass spacing, the shaft is 1.5 inch and might allow room but as you point out there are other considerations water flow and prop to rudder spacing. Glad I asked seems like a no brainier at this point. nut zinc and/or shaft wiper. So looks like I will be...

Thanks RT Wow quick reply. That was my thought to install a shaft saver or simple spacer to move the shaft back. It would make me feel a lot better to know that the original Lemans set up allowed room for the zinc. This would tell me that the spacing from the prop to the rudder would not be...

I am a new member and a new trawler owner. I recently purchased a 32 IG at a very reasonable price, well as with all things nothing is free and the boat needs a lot of TLC. I have spent as much time looking through this forum as working on the boat there is a wealth of info to be had here...