[Public-List] Stuffing box

[Mike Lehman]

First loosen the lock nut on the back side of the packing nut, then tighten 
the packing nut 1 flat at a time until the drip stops. It should drip 
slightly when the engine is running and the shaft is turning since it is a 
water lubricated bearing, but should not drip wile the shaft is not turning. 
It is a good idea to clamp some vice grips around the tube in the back and 
wedge them against the hull to prevent the tube from turning. If the tube 
turns and you break the seal between the boat and the tube, you will be 
hauling the boat out soon to re-bed the tube...something you don't want to 
do. To make it a bit more comfortable (if that is possible) remove the spark 
plugs do they don't poke holes in your body while laying over the engine. 
Better yet, if you have an old set of spark plugs, break the stems off so 
you can plug the holes with the screw in parts.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Roger L. Kingsland
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 11:42 AM
To: 'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'
Subject: [Public-List] Stuffing box

Hi folks,



Now that good old #148 is in the water, we seem to have a leak at the
forward end of the stuffing box and I would appreciate some advice as to how
to tighten it.



All the way aft is a hose clamped at its aft end to the bearing and at the
forward end to the stuffing box.  I was told by a sailor/friend to, A)
restrain the aft end of the stuffing box fitting to keep from twisting the
hose, B) loosen middle part, C) tighten the forward part about 1/4 to 1/2
turn; then, D) tighten the middle part.  Sounds reasonable to me, what y'all
think?



I am also having problems loosening the middle part.  With such limited
space, it is hard to get enough leverage, even after several applications of
HD Blaster.  I made a board to fit on top of the engine (now affectionately
known as the "prostate exam board") but I can barely get both arms in there.
I guess I will have to rig some kind of lever running above the engine.  Any
suggestions would be appreciated.



Thanks,



Roger



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