Packing Gland

My packing gland is leaking. Not sure i have room to get the nut far enough back to replace the packing. Any suggestions?

Looks like you might have just enough room with a hooked pick to pull out old packing but looking at the condition of things in those pics I would consider pulling the shaft and replacing everything with new.Ijust replaced my trans.and found packing nut worn on one side from miss alignment and shaft worn at packing location from over tightening by PO, non of the work was a picinic but I have peace of mind knowing all is well.This turned into more of a project than I wanted but for $500 and one weekend of time it was well worth it.

Coupler is totally rotted too.

I think I am going to replace my coupler too. I am hoping I can cut 2 slots in it and the split it with a chisel. Not sure how I am going to get the bolts off to pull it from the trans. Hopefully I can get vise grips on what is left of the bolts.

Cleaned Up

I got the stuff box cleaned up and re packed.