Who can tell us what size shaft packing is used in the 1998 H280? We do not have the manual with this boat we recently purchased. Thanks for your assist. Pete & Crystal~~"Eastern Sky", Hobe Sound, Fl.
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Mike H
Shaft is 1
According to the 280 boat information listing on this web site, the shaft size is 1". Go to a West Marine or Boat US store and they should be able to tell you what size flax to use for a 1" shaft. Or call Hunter Marine directly. Or, ask the repair guys at your boat yard. They will know. If the original manual is anything like mine (for a 28.5), then it would not have told you what size flax to use in the stuffing box anyway. Mike
According to the 280 boat information listing on this web site, the shaft size is 1". Go to a West Marine or Boat US store and they should be able to tell you what size flax to use for a 1" shaft. Or call Hunter Marine directly. Or, ask the repair guys at your boat yard. They will know. If the original manual is anything like mine (for a 28.5), then it would not have told you what size flax to use in the stuffing box anyway. Mike
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Ed
Packing size
Pete, I have a '97 Hunter 280. The correct packing size is 3/16 in., and West Marine and Boat U.S. will have what you need. I repacked the stuffing box this past spring with the teflon packing and the $55 dripless synthetic material (see link below). It works great, the box stays at a very comfortable (to touch) temperature while motoring, and no dripping. I highly recommend it.
Pete, I have a '97 Hunter 280. The correct packing size is 3/16 in., and West Marine and Boat U.S. will have what you need. I repacked the stuffing box this past spring with the teflon packing and the $55 dripless synthetic material (see link below). It works great, the box stays at a very comfortable (to touch) temperature while motoring, and no dripping. I highly recommend it.
From the Hunter Marine website FAQ
What do you do to repack the stuffing in shaft boxes? When repacking stuffing for prop shaft boxes use 1/4" packing on plastic stuffing boxes 3/16" on bronze stuffing boxes with 1" shaft 5/16" on bronze stuffing boxes with 1 1/4" shaft
What do you do to repack the stuffing in shaft boxes? When repacking stuffing for prop shaft boxes use 1/4" packing on plastic stuffing boxes 3/16" on bronze stuffing boxes with 1" shaft 5/16" on bronze stuffing boxes with 1 1/4" shaft
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Pete
Thanks
Ok guys,thanks a lot for the info. Hunter advises it uses 1/4" packing for the 98 H280. Will check when I get back out to boat to see if it is bronze or plastic. Pete
Ok guys,thanks a lot for the info. Hunter advises it uses 1/4" packing for the 98 H280. Will check when I get back out to boat to see if it is bronze or plastic. Pete
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Terry
BUY A DENTAL PIC AND LIQUID WRENCH...
I squirted Liquid Wrench on the jam nut, tapped the nut lightly with a hammer and let it set for an hour. It was the only thing that worked. Then I used a dental pic to dig out the old stuffing material. Mine took three layers, and be sure to alternate the seam on each layer so as to ensure a good seal. When you install the new material, initially hand tighten the stuffing box and lightly lock it. Break in the new material for a few weeks before adjusting the the drip rate (zero at rest, about four per minute running). If you over tighten the new material, it will burn and you will never get it to seal properly. Good luck. Terry
I squirted Liquid Wrench on the jam nut, tapped the nut lightly with a hammer and let it set for an hour. It was the only thing that worked. Then I used a dental pic to dig out the old stuffing material. Mine took three layers, and be sure to alternate the seam on each layer so as to ensure a good seal. When you install the new material, initially hand tighten the stuffing box and lightly lock it. Break in the new material for a few weeks before adjusting the the drip rate (zero at rest, about four per minute running). If you over tighten the new material, it will burn and you will never get it to seal properly. Good luck. Terry
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Bill O'Donovan
You may need to drill
If it's really hard, you can use an electric drill to break up the packing. Just get your best aim without beating up the shaft, and rotate accordingly without moving the drill position. Much faster.
If it's really hard, you can use an electric drill to break up the packing. Just get your best aim without beating up the shaft, and rotate accordingly without moving the drill position. Much faster.
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