Shawn Brooks
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Does anyone have some knowledge about the dimensions and location of this bearing? Is it replaceable?
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There are two parts commonly referred to as rudder bearings on the 32-3 lower rudder.Does anyone have some knowledge about the dimensions and location of this bearing? Is it replaceable?
Does anyone have some knowledge about the dimensions and location of this bearing? Is it replaceable?
Be sure and get a stainless steel zerk instead of the more common zinc plated ones. I put 4 of the 4 oz tubes of grease in mine before deciding it was enough. The boat was on the hard, but I didn't see any grease coming out at either end of the rudder tube. Steering felt noticeably smoother afterwards.Looks like a new zerk and a some grease is the low hanging fruit.
That's unusual. From the factory, upper and lower bushings both had grease fittings. The lower one typically rusts out.The bushing attached to the deck had a pre-drilled hole but no grease fitting.