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I've searched the archives with no luck on this topic, I hope someone out there can help. The steering on my 2000 Centurion got stiff over the recent wet winter. I disconnected the cable and discovered it was the rudder/stuffing box assembly. I greased it with no luck and ended up removing it from the boat. Apparently, some one had done work on this part and replaced the expansion ring that holds the internal seal in place with an iron one. Needless to say there wasn't much left of it, and the corrosion had worked its way down into the brass fittings. Well, I've got it all cleaned up but I can't find a replacement rubber seal and retaining ring, it has a 1" internal openning and fits in the top of the brass stuffing box.
The worst part was I called Action Marine in Huntington Beach, they called Fineline Industries who said I need to buy the COMPLETE RUDDER ASSEMBLY. I guess they thought I was born yesterday.
Somebody, somewhere manufactures these seals. If my boat manufacturer wont support me on this where do I turn?
Sorry for the rant, just a little pissed about the availablity on this item.
I understand it' a rarely replaced part, but it should be available somewhere.
Comments, suggestions?
Thanks.
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