Stuck stuffing box hose

[hugeone]

Hello,

I've got my 79 Newport 27 on stands in the yard. Needed to cut out my drivetrain which was toast. I'm stuck now because my old stuffing box hose is jammed between the hull and stern tube towards the rear of the tube. There's no clearance at all!

I've been trying to soften the rubber. My next plan of action was to try to use a hacksaw blade and try to saw through the hose (the remainder of the rusted hose clamps are stuck too.) The problem there is I don't want to cut into the hull or the fiberglass stern tube.

I've just now seen the post about "pushing" of the hull, specifically the rear of Newport hulls when the boat is not supported properly. Maybe this is the problem?

Has anyone reading this experienced this or have any insight into a solution?

Thanx in advance.

 

[smoothsailing]

Hello,

I've got my 79 Newport 27 on stands in the yard. Needed to cut out my drivetrain which was toast. I'm stuck now because my old stuffing box hose is jammed between the hull and stern tube towards the rear of the tube. There's no clearance at all!

I've been trying to soften the rubber. My next plan of action was to try to use a hacksaw blade and try to saw through the hose (the remainder of the rusted hose clamps are stuck too.) The problem there is I don't want to cut into the hull or the fiberglass stern tube.

I've just now seen the post about "pushing" of the hull, specifically the rear of Newport hulls when the boat is not supported properly. Maybe this is the problem?

Has anyone reading this experienced this or have any insight into a solution?

Thanx in advance.

You should be able to cut thru with a razor knife. Might take a little time but it will not damage the fiberglass.

When you are cut mostly thru, if you have the room, force a screwdriver under the hose and pry it off. Thats how I removed my old hose.

Reguards

Bill

 

[Merlin Clark]

I find a heat gun can work wonders when working with tight hose. The hose will probably have an embedded wire coil, so when you go to twist, make sure you twist in the direction to uncoil the wire.

 

[Deadline]

Try a hairdryer

It's light, gets into small spaces and will soften up the rubber for cutting with a box knife. Fortunately you're on the hards, so no leakage threat. Also good for pre-heating the engine on a very cold morning.

 

[CalebD]

If you really want to soften up that hose then pour boiling water on it.