1972 F25 Rudder Shaft Board
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:20 am
While out of the water for engine replacement, I noticed the board that spans between the two main stringers at the stern of the boat that the rudder shaft goes through was loose. The board is attached to the top of the stringers with 2 lag bolts at each stringer. So I tightened them down.
I went fishing this past saturday (got some nice striper, YES!!!) and on the way back in I noticed a loud continous noise at around 2600 RPM and higher. I opened the engine hatch and noticed that the rudder shaft support board was vibrating and making the noise. I'm gonna try to put some rubber bushings or rubber spacers (probably from an auto parts store) between the board and the stringer to try to stop the virbration.
I was wondering if anyone has come across this in there F25 or other trojans, or is this just a unique thing on my boat (I wouldn't be supprised if it was). Your thoughts...
Ken
1972 Trojan F25 Express Hardtop
FWC Chrysler 318 V-drive Paragon Trans.
Virginia
I went fishing this past saturday (got some nice striper, YES!!!) and on the way back in I noticed a loud continous noise at around 2600 RPM and higher. I opened the engine hatch and noticed that the rudder shaft support board was vibrating and making the noise. I'm gonna try to put some rubber bushings or rubber spacers (probably from an auto parts store) between the board and the stringer to try to stop the virbration.
I was wondering if anyone has come across this in there F25 or other trojans, or is this just a unique thing on my boat (I wouldn't be supprised if it was). Your thoughts...
Ken
1972 Trojan F25 Express Hardtop
FWC Chrysler 318 V-drive Paragon Trans.
Virginia