02 San Rudder Gland Copper Washer

[tommyb]

Hi All
Just doing my Rudder gland and found a large copper washer/shim in the bilge looks like its been left off
Ive tried various places where it could go
seems to fit best inside the top nut between the thread and packing
have I done the right thing?
1st time i have had to adjust this on this boat
any help please
Tom

[mpost]

Just finished my 98 and the washer came off the top of the nut and under the steering arm. here is a picture of the order things came off. .

[charlesml3]

Yep. And don't forget the safety wire when you're done. You don't have to go to great lengths to find stainless steel wire. Solid core copper will do just fine and is MUCH easier to find. The goal here is to secure the side and top bolts so they can't back out.

-Charles

[tommyb]

Just finished my 98 and the washer came off the top of the nut and under the steering arm. here is a picture of the order things came off. .

just what i needed cheers my friend