[Public-List] Stuffing box in earlier Albergs

[David Gilbert]

Mine is a liner model #620. I had a guy pull the engine and repack the  
stuffing box - an expensive option; but he then proceeded to fashion a  
wrench out of a square (1") length of steel into which he fitted a  
small steel plate with a cut out the exact size of the nut so I can  
work it from in front of the engine. A really neat one purpose wrench.  
Have never had a problem since he repacked it - touch wood.
David Gilbert ABYC Toronto
On 16-Oct-13, at 12:30 PM, John Brugeman wrote:

> I have taken the steps and top off the engine compartment; put an  
> old quilt over the engine, laid on top of the engine and tightened  
> it from that approach.  Seems to work for me.  No damage to engine  
> etc.  However, I would like to know how to reach the stuffing box on  
> the rudder shaft.  Mine leaks.  Any suggestions?
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> Mermaid #305 Lake Erie
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> Having a problem with a stuffing box that is dripping way too  
> much...enough to create bilge issues. Is there any way to get to it  
> other than taking the steps out and hanging over the engine  
> (Universal Diesel)? My boat is Hull No. 167 so probably no  
> additional stuffing box on the rudder shaft.
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> All advice is welcome!
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