Re: Stus-List Stuffing box restuffing

[Michael Brown via CnC-List]

When I did the 7/8" shaft and Algonquin stuffing box on Windburn this is what I 
used.

18   DUR-UX0313-01       PACKING ULTRA-X 5/16"     SOLD BY$0.46     $8.28  

https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/packing-ultra-x--inch-or-pound--42950.html

   
I tool less than 9", but ordered 18" to have some spare.

Michael Brown
Windburn
C 30-1




Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 03:32:40 + (UTC) 
From: gerald field  

 
I am looking for information on the size of stuffing packing needed on my C 
30 any information will be welcomeRegards Gerald Field 
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Re: Stus-List Stuffing box restuffing

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

Just did mine yesterday. You most likely have a 7/8”shaft (assuming the Yanmar 
2QM15 engine). You will need ¼” square packing and as was said, three wraps. 
The stuff the prop specialist sold me is GTU, which is black and a fiber 
product. There are others, but this stuff is really slippery. It cuts easily 
with a sharp razor knife and if you handle it carefully, does not fray on the 
ends. A foot of the packing will do.

 

Gary Nylander

30-1

 

 

 

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I am looking for information on the size of stuffing packing needed on my C 
30 any information will be welcome

Regards Gerald Field

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Re: Stus-List Stuffing box restuffing

[Lee Youngblood via CnC-List]

Hi Gerald,

Here’s the link you need:  http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box

I had a 1972 C 27 and now a 35-II, which has a dripless PYI.  You might know 
your shaft size, maybe 1”, but if you are looking for packing, it might not 
matter.  You need to figure out the difference between the shaft and the glan.  
Likely 1/4”, and get something like this:
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/duramax-marine-duramax-ultra-x 


On my C 27, I certainly couldn’t afford to haul out, to do this job, but most 
folks do.  I carefully cut three rings of Gasp probably a WM gel packing 
material with a single edge razor blade, at a slant angle.  Backed off the two 
nuts on the packing glan and put the three rings of packing on the shaft with 
the splices lined up at thirds.  Working under the cockpit, with a corkscrew, a 
couple picks and a hooked coat hanger wire, I pulled the old packing out.  Yes 
a few gallons of water poured in, but it takes a lot to sink a boat.  Once it 
was all cleaned out, with the packing and nuts prepped, i just pushed the 
packing and nuts into place and tightened up the nuts.  Actually it was pretty 
easy, just not recommended if you are claustrophobic, or afraid of drowning. . 
.  

2 cents, Lee
s/v Simplicity, a 1974 C 35-II in Seattle
Lots of pics:  www.leeyoungbloodphoto.com


> On Apr 18, 2017, at 8:32 40PM, gerald field via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am looking for information on the size of stuffing packing needed on my C 
> 30 any information will be welcome
> Regards Gerald Field
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> 
> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish 
> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:  
> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
> 
> All Contributions are greatly appreciated!

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Stus-List Stuffing box restuffing

[gerald field via CnC-List]

I am looking for information on the size of stuffing packing needed on my C 
30 any information will be welcomeRegards Gerald Field___

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