[Public-List] Reaching rudder stuffing box (was: Stuffing box in earlier Albergs)

[George Dinwiddie]

John,

On 10/16/13 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?
>
> Mermaid #305 Lake Erie

Take a look at http://alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/AccessToStuffingBox/

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