[C320-list] Stuffing Box

[Martin Rosenberg]

I replaced my stuffing box with a PSS Dripless a few years ago. The shaft
did not have to be removed. The biggest PITA was removing the shaft
coupling. As for the vented version, I didn't find it to be a problem. I
ran the vent up near the engine antifreeze overflow reservoir and didn't
have to burp it when I launched.
Martin Rosenberg
Avalon  #823

On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 8:19 PM, Larry And Melissa <theleibmans at verizon.net>
wrote:

> Tim,
>
> Just so you know you have the option, you do not have to replace the shaft
> to remove the stuffing box. I replaced my stuffing box hose last month as a
> maintenance item. You have to remove the shaft coupling of course but after
> doing that you can move the shaft aft far enough to slide the stuffing box
> assembly off. Then you can take a closer look to see what might be causing
> the binding and see if it can be cleaned up and reused or replaced. You
> will need to realign the shaft when you reconnect to the transmission
> flange but that is also true if you replace the shaft.
>
> All that said, I am considering a replacement SS shaft and dripless seal
> at some point in the future. Defender had them on sale for the low $200s
> range during their annual spring sale last month. The part that is a bit of
> a pain if you replace the shaft is you either have to pull the rudder or
> pull out the cutlass bearing in the shaft strut.
>
> Larry
> Easy Going
> 1999, hull 609
>
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>