E32-2 Dripless stuffing box/shaft log size

[Pacific Spirit Marine]

Has anybody installed a PSS dripless stuffing box an 1974 E32-200? Access to the shaft log is awful at best, and my calipers measure close to 1 5/8" for the shaft log size.

Unfortunately that's directly in between the prescribed PSS sizes of 1-1/2" and 1-3/4"... curious if anybody has ordered one in the past and what size worked best for them.

 

[Christian Williams]

Right, the classic 1974 32-2. In the confusing world of Ericson model names, the E32-200 is the mid 1980s aft-head redesign of the mid-80s Ericson 32-3, which was the upgrade, or regrade, of the famous Bruce King 32-2.

 

[Dave G.]

Fraser & Claudia, You need the PSS 1 1/2" to 1 5/8" stern tube Type A seal. I just bought the maintenance kit for mine and I have the same size stern tube and a 1" shaft. They will send a spacer to fit as they don't make the bellows in 1/8" increments. That's how mine is and the replacement bellows came the same way.

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[Pacific Spirit Marine]

Fraser & Claudia, You need the PSS 1 1/2" to 1 5/8" stern tube Type A seal. I just bought the maintenance kit for mine and I have the same size stern tube and a 1" shaft. They will send a spacer to fit as they don't make the bellows in 1/8" increments. That's how mine is and the replacement bellows came the same way.

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Hey! Just wanted to say thanks for the help. Sliding back into the cockpit locker and trying to get calipers onto the stern tube for a reliable measurement was nearly impossible. Anyways ordered the 1- 1/2" PSS... pressed the coupling off and managed to get the new PSS in place. Bilge is dry as a bone now! Thanks again for the advice!

 

[Pacific Spirit Marine]

Right, the classic 1974 32-2. In the confusing world of Ericson model names, the E32-200 is the mid 1980s aft-head redesign of the mid-80s Ericson 32-3, which was the upgrade, or regrade, of the famous Bruce King 32-2.

Hahaha Thanks, I keep thinking the 32-2 and 32-200 are the same thing... hard to remember which boat I own!

 

[Pacific Spirit Marine]

After two days spent on my side, I managed to get the old coupling pressed off using two sets of fine thread 3/8" bolts and nuts. Plenty of bruises and cuts in the process, but finally managed to get it off. Threw it through a friend lathe, primed and painted and she went back together nicely. Hard to believe it's the same coupling. The shallow bilge of my the Ericson 32 is finally dry!

 

[Dave G.]

Great job ! Can't believe it's the same coupler. I am in the process of replacing coupler and shaft , getting mine off was a real bear. I feel your pain as I hurt for days after that exercise in contortion.

 

[Loren Beach]

I changed to a split coupler about a decade ago upon advice from our mechanic. It's good that you were able to restore your original.