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damonwells 
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 Topic: Stuffing BoxPosted: August-13-2007 at 5:34pm |
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1990 Ski Nautique Correct Craft > My Stuffing Box drips every 5 seconds with engine off and shaft not moving, quicker drips with engine on and in gear. If left overnight in the water, there's a couple cups of water in the bilge. Should I tighten the Box so there is no dripping when the boat is stationary and engine off ?
Does anyone know the size of the Gland and Locking nuts ? thanks, cheers - John |
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backfoot100
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Posted: August-13-2007 at 6:56pm |
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The shaft should have a few drips per minute when in gear. Just tighten up the stuffing box nut a little. Shouldn't need a wrench, use your hands. I tighten it while someone is driving it in gear at idle. Not stationary.
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When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded.
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Rick
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Posted: August-17-2007 at 1:51am |
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I'd leave it It is at the looser side if you want to tighten it a little bit I use pipe wrenches. You don't need alot of torque so it shouldn't gall the nuts. Back the lock nut off then tighten 1/4 turn. See if that takes you to 2 drops per minute while standing.
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eric lavine
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Posted: August-17-2007 at 11:59am |
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make sure your not wearing a scarf or a tie
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: August-17-2007 at 12:36pm |
Don't forget the long hair. Not much around like in the 60's and 70's but I do remember the safety (horror) movies we would see back in high school shop class. |
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nates78ski
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Posted: August-17-2007 at 1:06pm |
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What? I can't wear my scarf while playing with my Stuffing box?
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