So the stuffing box drip turned into a stream and I finally got the guts (and tools) to tackle a repack. While "in there," I measured the shaft inside and outside the stuffing box. Inside (immediately to the right of the rescue tape) measured 0.989" and outside (shiny bronze) measured 1.003".
What is the tolerance for wear on a shaft inside the stuffing box? The boat is a Catalina 30. Please tell me I don't have to buy a new shaft!
Also, the stream has turned into no drips and my bilge is dry for the first time since I've owned the boat (3 years)! Celebrate the small victories.
What is the tolerance for wear on a shaft inside the stuffing box? The boat is a Catalina 30. Please tell me I don't have to buy a new shaft!
Also, the stream has turned into no drips and my bilge is dry for the first time since I've owned the boat (3 years)! Celebrate the small victories.
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