CD 30 MKII 1987 Leaking Ruder Post Gland

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Martha Lei
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CD 30 MKII 1987 Leaking Ruder Post Gland

Post by Martha Lei »

Hi
have a leak from more likely the ruder post gland, interesting is only when heeling
any ideas
can it be repacked on the water?
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Re: CD 30 MKII 1987 Leaking Ruder Post Gland

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Have you already tried tightening the gland?
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Re: CD 30 MKII 1987 Leaking Ruder Post Gland

Post by Boyd »

That gland on mine was the same as type as on the prop shaft. If tightening doesnt work out, you can repack it. I believe its above the waterline at rest which makes repacking it easy and explains why it only leaks when healed.

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Re: CD 30 MKII 1987 Leaking Ruder Post Gland

Post by John Stone »

Someone else had a similar challenge about 10 days ago. The forum provided a bunch of feedback. Might be useful.

http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36931
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