"druid" wrote in message
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Hi,

My new-to-me boat (Crown 28) has a stuffing-box, and the previous
owner replaced the flexable coupling just before I bought it (which, I
assume, requires taking the stuffing-box apart...). I didn't notice
any water in the bilge after it sat overnight, but there was about 2
gallons in after running the engine for about 2 1/2 hrs.

It could be the raw cooling water is leaking somewhere. I had a quick
look and didn't see anything suspicious (it's an old Volvo MD6A).

My suspicion is that when he checked the stuffing-box as soon as we
went in the water, it was fine. But after running the engine for a
while, the packing "settled" and it's now leaking. Does this sound
right? (I was too tired to remove all the crap required to get at the
stuffing-box last night) What is "normal procedure" for a stuffing-box
that's been re-stuffed?

Any other theories on where the water's coming from? I'll be heading
down tonight to have a look, and would appreciate any insight on what
to look for...

druid
"Coatue" Crown 28



It's almost certainly the stuffing box, and what Roger/Dave said are
accurate. You should also check the raw water system. I was poking around my
engine compartment a few weeks ago, noticed some seeping under the raw water
strainer, and ended up replacing the unit. Glad I did, as it was about to
go.


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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On Oct 15, 10:11 am, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"druid" wrote in message

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Hi,

My new-to-me boat (Crown 28) has a stuffing-box, and the previous
owner replaced the flexable coupling just before I bought it (which, I
assume, requires taking the stuffing-box apart...). I didn't notice
any water in the bilge after it sat overnight, but there was about 2
gallons in after running the engine for about 2 1/2 hrs.

It could be the raw cooling water is leaking somewhere. I had a quick
look and didn't see anything suspicious (it's an old Volvo MD6A).

My suspicion is that when he checked the stuffing-box as soon as we
went in the water, it was fine. But after running the engine for a
while, the packing "settled" and it's now leaking. Does this sound
right? (I was too tired to remove all the crap required to get at the
stuffing-box last night) What is "normal procedure" for a stuffing-box
that's been re-stuffed?

Any other theories on where the water's coming from? I'll be heading
down tonight to have a look, and would appreciate any insight on what
to look for...

druid
"Coatue" Crown 28

It's almost certainly the stuffing box, and what Roger/Dave said are
accurate. You should also check the raw water system. I was poking around my
engine compartment a few weeks ago, noticed some seeping under the raw water
strainer, and ended up replacing the unit. Glad I did, as it was about to
go.

--
"j" ganz


Thanks guys, that really makes me feel better! Nothing more
frightening than finding water in the bilge of the boat you just
bought...

I'll have a look tonight: I hesitate to put her in gear at the dock,
esp. while I'm pretzeled up under the cockpit looking at the stuffing-
box, but I'll at least have a look - I suspect she's dripping now even
with the shaft not turning.

I have to replace the impeller as well, so that's another reason to
stuff myself into that compartment...

druid
"Coatue" Crown 28

"druid" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Oct 15, 10:11 am, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"druid" wrote in message

ups.com...



Hi,

My new-to-me boat (Crown 28) has a stuffing-box, and the previous
owner replaced the flexable coupling just before I bought it (which, I
assume, requires taking the stuffing-box apart...). I didn't notice
any water in the bilge after it sat overnight, but there was about 2
gallons in after running the engine for about 2 1/2 hrs.

It could be the raw cooling water is leaking somewhere. I had a quick
look and didn't see anything suspicious (it's an old Volvo MD6A).

My suspicion is that when he checked the stuffing-box as soon as we
went in the water, it was fine. But after running the engine for a
while, the packing "settled" and it's now leaking. Does this sound
right? (I was too tired to remove all the crap required to get at the
stuffing-box last night) What is "normal procedure" for a stuffing-box
that's been re-stuffed?

Any other theories on where the water's coming from? I'll be heading
down tonight to have a look, and would appreciate any insight on what
to look for...

druid
"Coatue" Crown 28

It's almost certainly the stuffing box, and what Roger/Dave said are
accurate. You should also check the raw water system. I was poking around
my
engine compartment a few weeks ago, noticed some seeping under the raw
water
strainer, and ended up replacing the unit. Glad I did, as it was about to
go.

--
"j" ganz


Thanks guys, that really makes me feel better! Nothing more
frightening than finding water in the bilge of the boat you just
bought...

I'll have a look tonight: I hesitate to put her in gear at the dock,
esp. while I'm pretzeled up under the cockpit looking at the stuffing-
box, but I'll at least have a look - I suspect she's dripping now even
with the shaft not turning.

I have to replace the impeller as well, so that's another reason to
stuff myself into that compartment...

druid
"Coatue" Crown 28



When I did this, I doubled my dock/spring lines, and I kept the Rs low.


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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com