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Prop shaft stuffing box maintenance

 

I know this posting is old, but I am in the process of checking out an S2 27 so I am hoping someone can help. ?I asked the current owner how to access the stuffing box as the engine compartment is pretty tight. ?He wasn't sure himself, but it looks like the only access is from the starboard side cockpit locker. ?Am I right on this? ?If not, how should I get access to the stuffing box? ?Based on what I have read here the water I found underneath the engine could be from a leaky stuffing box. ?Any other thoughts on how water can get in the area directly underneath the engine?

thanks,

Joe
 

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The previous owner on my boat sawed open the panel between the water tank and engine. Removing the water tank temporarily then gave me plenty of access to the stuffing box.?

Steve



On Jun 22, 2015, at 1:43 PM, fultonjoe@... [s227classassociation] <s227classassociation@...> wrote:

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I know this posting is old, but I am in the process of checking out an S2 27 so I am hoping someone can help. ?I asked the current owner how to access the stuffing box as the engine compartment is pretty tight. ?He wasn't sure himself, but it looks like the only access is from the starboard side cockpit locker. ?Am I right on this? ?If not, how should I get access to the stuffing box? ?Based on what I have read here the water I found underneath the engine could be from a leaky stuffing box. ?Any other thoughts on how water can get in the area directly underneath the engine?


thanks,

Joe
 

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Joe, In my younger years (25 LBS Ago) I could lay on top of the engine and reach the stuffing box to replace the packing and change the transmission oil at the same time.? There is also a removable panel aft of the engine but the batteries will need to come out and there is only a little room between the fuel tank and the panel, not easy but can be done.? You want some water to drip into the pan so you know the shaft is lubed/cooled with water so that could be the source.? Also the engine has a drain tap on the starboard side near the fuel filter that might be open or leaking.? And last the water pump will drip in the pan when the seal is worn out, in fact it drips on the lower oil line and will rust it out so keep an eye on it.? I have had all of these little issues and none are a huge problem to fix.?

Mark
Nashville




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I know this posting is old, but I am in the process of checking out an S2 27 so I am hoping someone can help. ?I asked the current owner how to access the stuffing box as the engine compartment is pretty tight. ?He wasn't sure himself, but it looks like the only access is from the starboard side cockpit locker. ?Am I right on this? ?If not, how should I get access to the stuffing box? ?Based on what I have read here the water I found underneath the engine could be from a leaky stuffing box. ?Any other thoughts on how water can get in the area directly underneath the engine?


thanks,

Joe
 

Thanks to all for the help on this issue!

Joe
 

 

This message is for Steve O, but others can weigh in if you like. ?I saw your post that the previous owner of your boat sawed out the wood between the engine and water tank. ?I am thinking about doing the same to get better access to the engine. ?Do you have any pictures of how this looks?

I am trying to decide how much to cut away yet still leave enough in tact to keep the water tank anchored to the board that separates the water tank and engine. ?I really don't want to relocate the water tank.

Have you had any issues with heat in the cockpit locker due to the missing piece of wood? ?Any effects on your water tank? (assuming yours is still mounted there too). ?The back side of the board that separates the water tank and the engine has insulation attached to the engine side, this is why I am concerned this might be an issue.

Any pictures or advice any of you have is greatly appreciated!

Joe

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