32-3 “Dripless” PSS v traditional stuffing box. Opinions, please?

[Nick J]

Dunno. May be a consequence of going with the "pro" model. Heftier bellows and second shaft clamp.
Well I have a mechanic scheduled to look at the job in a couple of weeks. I'll just practice looking innocent and dumb.

Could be on my end too, I'll do the same.

 

[archangel]

Thanks for the info, will be getting ready for haul out.

 

[BlueCanoe]

For extra security you can put a 2 piece shaft clamp in front of the pss stainless sealing ring to prevent it from sliding fwd.

I installed a PSS while in the water. The original packing hose was pretty degraded but had been wrapped multiple layers of tape and had a slow drip emanating from the tape as well as the packing itself. West marine had the pss in stock and there was no availability at local yards for at least a month. I had to unbolt and slide the engine fwd onto wood blocks and I also machined a new shaft coupler to use with a flexible coupling.

I wouldn’t recommend going this route but it’s possible.

 

[archangel]

Thanks for your reply, my PSS looks like it is in good condition, no leaks. Was told when it was installed that service was required periodically.

 

[BlueCanoe]

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Thanks for your reply, my PSS looks like it is in good condition, no leaks. Was told when it was installed that service was required periodically.

The Instructions that came with mine said every 6 years the bellows should be replaced. This is the shaft collar I used in front of the pss for added security. It alone is much more secure than the grub screws in the stainless pss part. https://a.co/d/a0hxDyP

 

[Chris "Tako" Green]

I just purchased a PSS and look forward to a dry bilge. Good luck with your install.

 

[archangel]

Thanks Blue Canoe for your clamp info, are you installing on the front part of the shaft or rear ? I have a couple of hose clamps attached to the shaft , as a last resort to keep shaft from pulling out. Exactly what location did you install your clamps. My 1988 35.6 , has some room on shaft to install this type of clamp, i think? Thanks Blue Canoe.

 

[BlueCanoe]

Thanks Blue Canoe for your clamp info, are you installing on the front part of the shaft or rear ? I have a couple of hose clamps attached to the shaft , as a last resort to keep shaft from pulling out. Exactly what location did you install your clamps. My 1988 35.6 , has some room on shaft to install this type of clamp, i think? Thanks Blue Canoe.

The clamp needs to be installed after you compress and install the pss bellows following their instructions (iirc 3/4 inches of compression). It goes forward of the pss stainless steel sealing ring and it’s there to keep the sealing ring from sliding forward. If the ring slides forward the boat fills with water quickly. The only think holding the sealing ring in place without the clamp is grub screws and they can vibrate loose.