Stuffing box question

[Jlmatt]

I just repacked my stuffing box and also installed a new hose. (engine still out of the boat so it was an easy job) I am wondering how far I should push the stuffing box assembly onto the stern tube. In other words, should there be a gap inside the hose between the bronze body of the box and the stern tube or should they touch, or does it matter? I forgot to make a note of how it was before I removed the old one.

Jean-Luc

[rheaton]

I would think you would not want the stuffing box to touch the stern tube. If they rubbed together, one or the other might wear.

[RanAweigh]

Take a look at the inside of the packing box hose you should see witness marks where it was positioned. Yes, there should be a gap between the shaft log and the packing box.

[keelcooler]

Cut the hose so the packing is on a clean unworn area of the shaft.

[baileyem]

stuffing box

All you really need is to get the hose on far enough to be able to get two hose clamps over the connection area. I think that I would keep the box separated from the stern tube if possible.

Mike

[Jlmatt]

Thank you all. It all makes sense now.

Jean-Luc