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  1. M

    FREE One wrap of 3/16" synthetic flax packing for stuffing box

    If anyone wants a 8 1/2" length of 3/16" synthetic braid flax packing, plus 3 cut segments for a 3/4" shaft, please let me know. I'll throw it into an envelope and send it to you in exchange for a little good Karma for not throwing it into the landfill. This isn't enough to completely replace...
  2. G

    e38 - 1981 - prop shaft stuffing box hose replacement

    Looking for some advice on replacement of the prop shaft stuffing box hose. The original stuffing box and shaft log seem to be 1 5/8". The original stuffing box hose was 4 ply. The 1 5/8" does not seem to be a common size for stuffing box replacements so a new 4 ply hose does not seem to be...
  3. Gmilburn

    E 29 Stuffing Box Packing

    Anyone know what size of packing that is inside the Atomic 4 powered stuffing box? My prop shaft is 3/4 inch. I see that West Marine has a wide variety of sizes of teflon packing. Any help would be much appreciated.
  4. J

    35-3 Stuffing Box

    Its time to haul our new to us Ericson for all those projects that can only be done on the hard. POs have done no maintenance on the shaft seal and it needs either repacking or thinking about replacing with a PSS seal any thoughts or experience in this area could really use some advice as its a...
  5. R

    Stuffing box question....

    Hello All, I'm replacing the stuffing box on my E38 with a new Buck-Algonquin unit. The unit specs 1/4" packing, and in the pic below you will see that I have installed three turns of material into the gland nut. Notice the stop nut on the stuffing box spud. That is how far the gland nut...
  6. Special K

    stuffing box with Gore GFO

    I am looking to re-pack the stuffing box on our E28. I was reading about Gore GFO. Does anyone have experience with that product, or any similar product? I have never repacked a stuffing box before. Is this a job one person can handle with the boat still in the water? Any advice...
  7. R

    Stuffing Box info demo

    Hello All, I remember some time back that there was a excellent stuffing box info, put together with pic's. I copied it but can not find it on the Mac. Anybody remember the link?? Rod
  8. N

    GFO Stuffing Box Packing - Any good?

    I was intrigued by the ad that GFO has on their web site www.stuffingboxpacking.com where they claim no leakage after the initial adjustment. I have been thinking about installing a dripless packing but the idea of a much cheaper solution sounds good. Does anyone have any experience with this...
  9. P

    I need to locate a 1 3/8 stuffing box hose for my E27

    Here in the Florida panhandle my marine stores two suppliers don't carry a 1 3/8 stuffing box hose. Does anyone know where I might be able to find one? Don
  10. mherrcat

    How bad is it? (Part 3: Stuffing Box)

    Once again, looking for opinions on what this might cost to have a yard do the work. This is what most likely caused the shaft coupling corrosion, but is probably the least expensive to fix...except that the shaft will have to be removed to replace the connecting hose, which is sketchy at this...
  11. Matey

    32-2 Stuffing Box

    Have any of you had sucess with a nasty looking stuffing box ? I'm afraid I'm going to be snapping the heads off and re-drilling. Is there anything special about this eybolt ? Regards, Greg
  12. WhiteNoise

    Stuffing Box Troubles ... I think

    I replaced my stuffing box and am not sure if I am seeing the right results. I used the flax size recommended by the dealer who supplied it. I used a Teflon based flax. It was very challenging to get into the packing nut. I had to push in in carefully with a screwdriver and use a little Teflon...
  13. R

    Stuffing box and packing E-27

    Its time to renew the packing. My 74 E-27 has a A-4. It has the standard bronze nut and gland w/ lock nut. I've done this many times on other equipment. The kicker is the distance to the back of the tranny on the A4 is min. There does not appear to be a coupling. There is a piece of black...
  14. ChrisS

    32-2 Repacking the Rudder Stuffing Box

    Can any 32-2 owners offer advice on repacking the rudder stuffing box? Will I have to remove the quadrant?
  15. M

    Re-Packing A Stuffing Box - A New Photo DIY Article

    Hi All, I have seen this question, "how do I re-pack my stuffing box" posed literally hundreds of times, on different forums, and still no-one had a good photo based article on how to change the flax packing in an old school stuffing box. Sunday afternoon it was ridiculously rainy, hahvin' a...
  16. Dferr

    E-38 Stuffing box 1982

    Does anyone know what size packing goes in the stuffing box? The Boat is a 1982 E-38. Also, the coupling is so badly rusted I can't identify any of the bolts. It's pretty bad! This is going to be a real bear to replace. Maybe I'll just do what I did to my first boat. Cut the shaft, and start...
  17. Jeff Asbury

    Stuffing Box / Packing Nut Tools.

    Stuffing Box / Packing Nut Tools. I have always struggled to tighten and repack my shaft packing using a pipe wrench and a pair of channel locks until a old Sea Dog showed me this old Plumbers tool. It works like a crescent wrench and has a wing nut you tighten to the size of your packing...
  18. ChrisS

    repacking the stuffing boxes

    Recently I've noticed an increase in bilge water after a sail. Last season, I would get some water in the bilge, but this year it's enough to activate the bilge pump float switch, whereas last year if I sponged out the bilge before a sail that wouldn't happen (but I did get some). The...
  19. J

    Stuffing box E27

    Has anyone serviced an e27 stuffing box while in the water ....atomic 4 engine...please respond if you have done it and are familiar with the situation iam in....brutal access in the 27 thank jarod
  20. C

    Stuffing box spins

    Help anyone. I have noticed that when the engine (transmission)is engaged, the prop shaft spins. However so does the stuffing box compression nut, locknut and stuffing box body. This seems to have been happening all along these four years of ownership. The S-:confused: Box does leak. Please...
  21. C

    E-32 Rudder stuffing box leak (71')

    Our rudder stuffing box is leaking. Looking at a previous thread the problem is addressed for a 35-2. Is the 32's the same ? Can any 32 owners offer any advice. The stuffing box has the 4 bolts as described in the specs,but ours looks a little different than the drawing. Would like to also...
  22. C

    Repacking the Rudder Stuffing Box

    Well, it looks like I have to repack the rudder stuffing box on my E35-3. I have the proper amount and size packing material. The question I have is: How is the stuffing box put together? My assumption is that when the upper plate it loosened and raised up, I will have to get some tool...
  23. P

    1970 E 30 stuffing box question

    I recently inherited a 1970 E 30. It's a tiller model with a wheel retrofitted. I am a novice and am trying to get the boat sailable. A mechanic told me the stuffing box is leaking, but that on this boat the engine must be pullled to work on it. He says the fuel tank prevents access. He also...
  24. T

    Rudder shaft stuffing box

    Greetings, All. I once read on an earlier Ericson list, that someone had replaced the flax packing on the always troublesome E32-2 rudder stuffing box with an o-ring. Does anyone have any information on dimensions, material, and where to get such an o-ring? I'm hauling out this year and would...
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