[Public-List] Stuffing box questions

[gdinwiddie at alberg30.org]

Jon,

I had no problem getting 1-3/8" Buck Algonquin stuffing box hose from 
Fawcett's in Annapolis. Some dealers may not carry all sizes.

Stuffing box hose is considerably thicker and stronger than exhaust hose.

  - George

On 5/23/22 12:31 PM, Jon Budington via Public-List wrote:
> I pulled my cutless bearing over the weekend. The project has turned into
> one of those "what have I done?" moments. I'm trying to replace the Buck
> Algonquin hose to the stuffing box. It would appear that the outer
> dimension of the stern tube and the stuffing box flange are 1 3/8" in outer
> diameter. The hose comes in 1.5" diameter. Is that right?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jon Budington
> Nimble #67

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