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New V-Drive 1? rudder stuffing box.

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New V-Drive 1" rudder stuffing box.

New design. Made from 6061-T6 Aluminum that is machined finish.

Sealed bearing design (just like my billet prop shaft log seals). No more housings to wear out!!! The prop shaft rides on the bearing.

My new rudder stuffing box has a standard 3 5/16? square mounting flange. So it is a direct replacement for your older style stuffing box. I did not put in mounting holes because every hull is different and has a variety of hole sizes and patterns. All you have to do is transfer punch the exsisting hole locations in your hull to the rudder box and drill the size you need.

Fits all standard 1 1/2? diameter thru hull holes. I left the 1 1/2? diameter section that goes thru the bottom of your hull long (1 3/4? long) to accommodate any hull thickness. You will have to trim to fit.

Overall height of stuffing box inside the boat is 2 1/8?.

Starting from the top of the stuffing box to the bottom features a snap ring for safety to help retain the 1? sealed bearing that is bored a few thousands larger than your rudder shaft.

Next is an ample sized grease reservoir which is filled by the grease zert located on the outside of the rudder box housing.

A double lip grease cup seal is lightly pressed in as a second barrier to keep water out. The first water barrier is a 1/8? diameter o-ring that is below the grease cup seal.

Price is $250. + $12. shipping. If you have any questions please ask. Thanks for the space Dave.
 

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Pics.
 

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Purdy bad ass!! LOL..

I gotta have one and I don't even own a v-drive?

RD
 

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Frickin SWEET! Nice job Phil :thumbsup
 

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That is sweet Phil, it would go with the shaft log seal I never insalled in the last boat...lol
 

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Buy It!!! Ill let you put it in my boat:D:D

Great deal for me. Dave would you please write me a check so I can ship. :lmao

That is sweet Phil, it would go with the shaft log seal I never insalled in the last boat...lol

As nice as your deal came out it would be an honor to have all my aluminum junk in there. Again, nice job!!! :D
 

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I put the prop shaft seal on my boat last year and it works great! Great product!!:bowdown:
 

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I put the prop shaft seal on my boat last year and it works great! Great product!!:bowdown:

Glad your diggin' it. Remember to keep it full of grease and thanks again. :thumbsup
 

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I've got one more 1" rudder stuffing box left. Need one? Let me know. Thanks.
 

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That is a very nice looking piece of hardware, do you have any plans down the road to do any 1 1/8" or just not enough demand. Thanks
 

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That is a very nice looking piece of hardware, do you have any plans down the road to do any 1 1/8" or just not enough demand. Thanks

Thank you.

I had some interest in my 1 1/8" rudder boxes but nothing panned out. The 1" stuff is still the majority.

I do make 1 1/8" prop shaft seals.:hmm
 

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I'll be out when Stevie get's his monster motor in my Hallett SS. That way I have something to drive. Things are cool here now, we have sanctioned 1/4 mile drags here in Minn. & Iowa. Mostly outboards, but now the car motor boats are joining and kicking the eggbeaters asses! Jocko
 

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I'm in the works to come out with a new sealed bearing rudder box for a 1 1/8" shaft. Let me know if your interested. Thanks, Phil
 

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Just about done with my new 1 1/8" rudder stuffing boxes.

Here's how it starts. 6061-t6 Aluminum 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" cut 4 1/4" long.
 

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Op1. Mill bearing and grease cup seal bores. Also snap ring groove is milled in at this time.
 

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Op2. thru bore and o-ring groove are milled in. All outside contours are finished at this time.
 

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Op3. backside 45 degree angle is put on for bolt clearance.

All that's left is the grease zert side hole.
 

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Thanks phil received my parts today they look awesome great craftsmanship. Thanks again phil !!!
 

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Thanks phil received my parts today they look awesome great craftsmanship. Thanks again phil !!!

Thank you Tony, glad ya dig 'em. Thanks again, Phil

Finished parts.
 

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Guess what came today??? Thanks Phil for hooking me up.They almost look to nice to install on the boat.:D
 

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Thanks!!! Glad you like it. Thanks again, Phil
 
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