Replacing Shaft rope bearing packing ?? Any tips
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Topic: Replacing Shaft rope bearing packing ?? Any tips
Posted By: 84naughty
Subject: Replacing Shaft rope bearing packing ?? Any tips
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 11:42pm
Whats up im new to the Nautique world I just bought my first 84 Nautique after being told how great these boats are .. But it has been a nightmare since the day i brought it home... A few minor things were wrong with the boat I was not aware of to begin with which I have fixed , now im tackeling my brocken drive shaft problem !!! Got a new shaft now im needing some tips on installing rope packing into coupler ??? Any help would be great...
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Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 11:52pm
Just like when buying a car (or anything for that matter) being an educated buyer is always a plus. These boats are great(I own two) but they are not all treated the same buy their owners. Knowing the signs of what is a good purchase and what to walk away from is always key. |
84naughty wrote:Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 12:05am
| Thank you for the encouraging message I really hope things turn out for this boat i really enjoy it when we have it out on the water.. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 1:07am
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Josh - Welcome to the site. These boats are great & will serve you well. There is maintenance to be done - but it can all be done by you, with the exception of the tranny.
On the rope packing, I suggest using the goretex style, get it from Ski Dim or Correct Parts (site sponser). It may be 3/16 or 1/4 - you can use a drill bit as a gage in the gap between shaft & gland to see which one you need. The suppliers may know which one you need if you call them. To install, just cut to the circumference length (I cut slightly long for good compression). It takes 3 rings. Stagger the cut ends 120 deg apart. Adjust the packing for about 1 drip every 10 seconds when the boat is in the water. A good 2nd check is to make sure it is not getting hot after running at speed for a while. Let us know how you are progressing on the repair. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 8:38am
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Josh,
I too would like to welcome you to CCfan. You will not find a better site especially when it comes down to the knowledge base with al our members. Broken prop shaft??!! Where was it broken? Near the coupling? I so, that would be a common problem with a very misaligned shaft/engine that the PO didn't maintain. BTW, the packing does not go into the coupling. I hope you are talking about the packing gland just forward of the shaft log in the hull.  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 8:37pm
| Thanks yal for the welcoming .. I really appriciate every ones advice I went to a Ski Nautique dealer near blues creek they were no help what so ever an extreamly rude...But I knew i could find help on here lol...I will be working on it this weekend an i will be sure an let every know how it goes thanks again....BTW I cant figure out how to make my picture of my boat my profile pic that sounds bad but it is what it is ..... |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 8:39pm
| Thanks for the look out lol Thats what i ment though....Was not sure wht it was called... |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 8:45pm
| Yes the shaft broke on me this weekend while we were out on the boat... It broke in the area you were describing , as we were tearing things apart we realized that the motor was out of adjustment we aligined the motor to were it needs to be the best we could just centered the shaft threw the hull.... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 9:00pm
Tell use more about how you handled the alignment. Sounds like the PO sure didn't help you out!! Now, the next problem may be the trans. It takes quite a bit of flexing of a shaft to break it. That flex doesn't do the tail end of the trans any good ether!! Keep in mind the the coupling is a heat shrink fit on the shaft. If you had the amount of flexing to break the shaft, then I'd say you had lots of fretting along with it. The coupling is shot I'm sure!! Do not try to put the new shaft in a old worn coupling half. "mike" it out. You should have a .0005 to .001 interference fit. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 12:13am
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8122 Brain
Thank you for all the great advice I will sure keep you posted after this weekend when I tackle it.... The PO feed me a line of bull when he was throwing me his sell pitch "this boat is great blah blah blah never gave me any issues nor has it left me stranded" That line... Dont get me wrong I love the boat when its RIGHT ...The motor runs amazing best starting older motor I have ever been around..The transmision seems to run very smooth forward an reverse... I have not miked the deminsion of the coupling yet but that is a great recomendation thank you ... Now when I adjusted the pitch of the motor one I got the shaft as centered as I could going threw the bottom of the hull an the support under the boat..I also kept close measurment of the adjusting bolts movement...If If i have made any mistakes please correct me im here to learn .. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:09am
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21279&title=shaft-strut-alignment-video - shaft alignment video Don't forget to measure the bore of the coupling and the OD of the shaft otherwise you're no better off that the bad job your friend did. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:16am
| Thank You so much for the helpful video.. I guess my "Friend" did not get to watch this video..lol |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 1:48am
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Welcome to the site! I live in Greensboro and have done all these things you are talking about. If you need a hand feel free to give me a call. Headed out to Belews Creek tomorrow but don't really have any plans for the weekend. (Pretty much avoid Belews on the weekends.) Would like to see what you have going on and can definitely help with the shaft packing, and alignment.
My number is our area code four30-six850 Cheers Keegan ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 2:36am
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This might help also
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box - Repacking a traditional stuffing box ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 9:28am
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Overmyhead
Thank you for the detailed instructions very helpful. If I am in need of some I help I will sure give you a ring I will be down at badin lake this weekend if your near by give me a ring..our area code 9four four thirty seven 22... |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 9:30am
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Keegan
The last part of that post was ment for you thanks..I got a little confused lol .. |
Posted By: 84naughty
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 9:31am
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Keegan
The last part of that post was ment for you thanks..I got a little confused lol .. |
Posted By: winniskier
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 11:14pm
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I have no idea whether the packing has been replaced in the life of my 1997. This summer the bilge pump is discharging water very frequently, leading me to believe that the stuffing box needs some attention. Can I start by tightening the nut and then see if that cures it? ------------- Jim |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 11:33pm
Find out where the the water is coming from first before just assuming it's from them the shaft stuffing gland/box!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 11:38pm
Josh I don't think I can make it to Badin Lake this weekend but if I can I will get in touch. If you have any questions just give a shout.
That's were I would start if you find that is where all the water is getting in. Get back there and check everything out before you start making adjustments. If it is the shaft seal make sure that it does not get too hot after tightening. Check it several times after adjusting starting with a short run, then progressively longer runs ending with a good long fast run. I get around 4 drips a minute which works for my rig. Similar procedure for the rudder seal except that is does not need to drip and will not get hot. Just make sure that you are not stiffening the steering too much. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |