Rudder cinch and packing nut

[Lakejackson]

There are two nuts on top of my rudder. I assume the top nut is the packing nut and the bottom nut is supposed to be tight up against the packing nut. Boat is a 2011 sport 200. I was greasing the rudder and noticed that the bottom nut was loose. Can someone confirm it should be tight against the packing nut? Picture attached. thank you.

[beamons]

You are correct. The bottom nut is a locking nut to keep the amount of pressure/tension at the correct amount. You do want a slight leak to keep the shaft lubricated. Only a few drops per minute.

[charlesml3]

Wait, this is the rudder shaft, not the drive shaft. The hose you see there is a remote grease point. I don’t think you want the rudder packing to drip water. The grease is there to do the lubrication.


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[Lakejackson]

Correct Charlesml3. I may have the names for the two nuts incorrect. I just need to know if the bottom nut should be tight against the top but.

Thanks


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[charlesml3]

Yes, it should. The bottom nut is a lock nut to keep the top one from turning on it's own.