Hi,
I need to pull my port rudder in order to swap out a bad engine (I have another post on that...) I am having a hard time getting the shaft out. Everything is removed, so it should freely slide out. I have used a block of wood with a sledge hammer on the shaft. I have use an acetylene torch, I have used liquid wrench, I even tried muratic acid to dissolve the corrosion internally. I got nothing !
So in the event that I cant get it out, I need to have the marina pull the boat so I can replace the rudder stuffing box. Anyone know where I can get an exact or suitable replacement ? If you look at the picture, you'll notice that the base has a 45 degree angle. I am not seeing any for sale with that angle.
If anyone can point me to a vendor that sells the same style rudder stuffing box, I would be very appreciative.
Thanks,
Eric
I need to pull my port rudder in order to swap out a bad engine (I have another post on that...) I am having a hard time getting the shaft out. Everything is removed, so it should freely slide out. I have used a block of wood with a sledge hammer on the shaft. I have use an acetylene torch, I have used liquid wrench, I even tried muratic acid to dissolve the corrosion internally. I got nothing !
So in the event that I cant get it out, I need to have the marina pull the boat so I can replace the rudder stuffing box. Anyone know where I can get an exact or suitable replacement ? If you look at the picture, you'll notice that the base has a 45 degree angle. I am not seeing any for sale with that angle.
If anyone can point me to a vendor that sells the same style rudder stuffing box, I would be very appreciative.
Thanks,
Eric