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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Wed May 31 2006 - 09:52:37 EDT
In a message dated 5/31/06 12:00:58 AM,
writes:
> Last summer just after purchasing my single engine trawler I had my yard
> adjust a motor mount which was loose and also asked them to check the
> prop shaft / trans. coupling connection and adjust it as well. They
> also re-packed the stuffing box.
>
> I was down in the bilge troubleshooting a fuel line problem this
> weekend and noticed that when the prop shaft is rotating my stuffing box
> has a slight wobble.
>
> I'm guessing that I should try to eliminate the wobble.
>
> This boat is my first experience with inboards and stuffing boxes so
> I'm not very familiar with them.
>
> How would I troubleshoot the problem and how much wobble is excessive?
> I've never felt any vibration or noise that I would associate with it.
>
>
>
Nothing is ever perfect aboard a boat. Unless the shaft is bar straight, the
propeller perfectly balanced, the shaft supported by an intermediate bearing,
and the cutlass bearing brand new, there will always be a slight wobble. Even
the engine vibrating on its rubber mounts will cause stuffing box to exhibit a
minimal wobble.
Keep an eye on it. As long as the wobble does not increase, enjoy your boat.
It's just another thing to worry about. And I'll bet you thought boating was a
relaxing activity - -
Larry Z
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