Rudder stuffing box leaking

[Luc Neboit]

Hi,

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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On Jul 26, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Luc Neboit <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,it is a stuffing box identical to prop shaft stuffing box. 2 pipe wrenches will

Tighten it. If stuffing needs replacing loosen and slide tight in nut up shaft remove old stuffing I, used Mechanics picks Harbor freight couple of bucks. If memory is correct 1/4 “ stuffing no big deal.

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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[Tom Boyce]

Here is what you need: photos attached

Cresent 0715 wrench

Screw pic to pull out old packing

Three pieces of 3/8" GFO packing cut with opposing ends at 45° to tightly overlap in to 3 120° opposing layers.

Retighten

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[Mickey Panayiotakis]

Hi all

FWIW i have had goodl uck with two of these wrenches for stuffing boxes if you can't find the "correct" ones from Tom
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-9-1-2-in-Offset-Hex-Jaw-Pipe-Wrench-Sturdy-Plumbing-Pipe-Tool-with-Hex-Jaw-Mechanism-for-Extra-Wide-Opening-31305/100151329

Tom, do you also happen to know the packing size for the prop shaft off-hand?

mickey

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[Luc Neboit]

Hi David,

Thank you very much for the information.

Luc

Le vendredi 26 juillet 2024, 'DAVID CAMERON' via caborico <cabo...@googlegroups.com> a écrit :

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On Jul 26, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Luc Neboit <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,it is a stuffing box identical to prop shaft stuffing box. 2 pipe wrenches will

Tighten it. If stuffing needs replacing loosen and slide tight in nut up shaft remove old stuffing I, used Mechanics picks Harbor freight couple of bucks. If memory is correct 1/4 “ stuffing no big deal.

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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[Luc Neboit]

Hi Tom,

Thank you very much for the information.

Luc

Le vendredi 26 juillet 2024, Tom Boyce <tomboy...@gmail.com> a écrit :

Here is what you need: photos attached

Cresent 0715 wrench

Screw pic to pull out old packing

Three pieces of 3/8" GFO packing cut with opposing ends at 45° to tightly overlap in to 3 120° opposing layers.

Retighten

On Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 6:24 PM 'DAVID CAMERON' via caborico <cabo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 26, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Luc Neboit <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,it is a stuffing box identical to prop shaft stuffing box. 2 pipe wrenches will

Tighten it. If stuffing needs replacing loosen and slide tight in nut up shaft remove old stuffing I, used Mechanics picks Harbor freight couple of bucks. If memory is correct 1/4 “ stuffing no big deal.

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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[Luc Neboit]

Hi Tom,

I forgot to mention it is for a Cabo Rico 34. Were your specifications for a CR34?

Also, this is a dumb question, but it needs to be done on the hard, right?

Again, thank you very much for your time and the pictures.

Luc

Le vendredi 26 juillet 2024, Tom Boyce <tomboy...@gmail.com> a écrit :

Here is what you need: photos attached

Cresent 0715 wrench

Screw pic to pull out old packing

Three pieces of 3/8" GFO packing cut with opposing ends at 45° to tightly overlap in to 3 120° opposing layers.

Retighten

On Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 6:24 PM 'DAVID CAMERON' via caborico <cabo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 26, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Luc Neboit <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,it is a stuffing box identical to prop shaft stuffing box. 2 pipe wrenches will

Tighten it. If stuffing needs replacing loosen and slide tight in nut up shaft remove old stuffing I, used Mechanics picks Harbor freight couple of bucks. If memory is correct 1/4 “ stuffing no big deal.

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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[Robert Benner]

Luc

I can assure you, having repacked that bearing in what was then our CR38 while it was in the water, that the boat does not need to be on the hard.

A bit nerve wracking the first time you do it.

We also repacked the drive shift stuffing box with our boat in the water.

Bob Benner/Connie Van Bussel 

On Sat., Jul. 27, 2024, 09:13 Luc Neboit, <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Tom,

I forgot to mention it is for a Cabo Rico 34. Were your specifications for a CR34?

Also, this is a dumb question, but it needs to be done on the hard, right?

Again, thank you very much for your time and the pictures.

Luc

Le vendredi 26 juillet 2024, Tom Boyce <tomboy...@gmail.com> a écrit :

Here is what you need: photos attached

Cresent 0715 wrench

Screw pic to pull out old packing

Three pieces of 3/8" GFO packing cut with opposing ends at 45° to tightly overlap in to 3 120° opposing layers.

Retighten

On Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 6:24 PM 'DAVID CAMERON' via caborico <cabo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 26, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Luc Neboit <lucn...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,it is a stuffing box identical to prop shaft stuffing box. 2 pipe wrenches will

Tighten it. If stuffing needs replacing loosen and slide tight in nut up shaft remove old stuffing I, used Mechanics picks Harbor freight couple of bucks. If memory is correct 1/4 “ stuffing no big deal.

Has anyone experienced leaks of the rudder stuffing box as seen in picture. Could anyone share what needs to be done to fix this and the parts needed (size of “o” ring or bushing?)?

Thank you very much for your help!

Luc Beaulieu 

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