Hi all,
I got to learn about adjusting the stuffing box from a mechanic at my boatyard and all of this turned-out to be trivial. Contrary to my previous comments, the stuffing box nuts extended on the shaft past the rubber tubing. Thanks all for your comments. Maybe in a year or two, I will install a new PSS dripless stuffing box to replace the old one.
Charles
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--- In s227classassociation@..., "cfilmcfilm" <cfilmcfilm@...> wrote:
First, Hello to all. I'm quite amazed at the quick and helpful response I got from my first post. Many thanks to all who replied. And thanks you Rick for the welcome message.
The fist significant issue I'm facing pertains to the rubber shaft tube itself: indeed, mine is held by 2 stainless clamps at each end of the rubber tube that transitions from the shaft tube on the boat to the actual stuffing box as per Rick's description. There are no visible nuts sticking-out of the tube on the shaft, so it really need to be removed to access the nuts and bolts. (it doesn't look like the pbase.com website pictures)
Now, after removing all 4 clamps, the rubber shaft tube doesn't move at all, even when using a pipe wrench. So far, I was afraid of applying more power to loosen the tube. I'm afraid to damage the rubber if I apply more pressure..
Also, when it gets loose, do I have to de-couple the prop shat from the transmission and pull-it partly out in order to remove the rubber shaft tube? Unless it is cut open at the bottom, I don't see how I can access the stuffing box nuts otherwise. (the boat is not in the water at the moment)
Is this the kind of stuffing box you have on your boats? It looks like the original and not a new dripless stuffing box. Has anybody installed a new dripless stuffing box on their boat? If so, is the engine vibration causing premature wear?
I will take picture tomorrow and try to post-it so you can actually see what's on my boat.
Thanks again for all the help.
Charles
(BTW, is the hull# corresponding to the last two digits of the hull ID number? If it's so, I'm the owner of the last S2 27 build as it finishes with XXXXXXXXC585)
--- In s227classassociation@..., "cfilmcfilm" <cfilmcfilm@> wrote:
Hi,
I'm the owner of a 1985 S2 27 since summer of 2006 and I sail on Lake Champlain in upper NY state.
Every spring, I find an increasing amount of water in the bilge during the first days (where I must run trough a narrow river for 10 miles with the engine before reaching the lake). This is water I can easily pump with the hand pump.
Initially after a day in 2006, than a week, than about two weeks last year, a small amount of water found it's way into the bilge. But after 'the season's beginning break-in period' the bilge remains pretty much dry for the remaining of the summer.
Considering this type of regressive leak, the stuffing box is the prime suspect. Especially that I never maintained-it since I have the boat.
I recently removed the 4 collars, but was unsuccessful in removing the rubber to check the stuffing box assembly and perform preventive maintenance.
I'm clueless as to how I should proceed. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
