E 27 stuffing Box access

[Tune Inn]

In trying to get to the stuffing box on my E27 I find the gas tank covering the access to the packing nuts and shaft. Do I have to remove the gas tank, or is there another way to access this area?

Tune Inn
E27 1972

 

[Afrakes]

Access

Your tank must be way forward of where the one is on my 73' 27. I have plenty of access through the quarter berth. When my son was smaller he could lay on his back, upside down in the lazerette and hold the box while I loosened the locking nut. You may have to loosen the tank and move it out of the way. Hope its not glassed in. Al Frakes, Port Kent, NY.

 

[dt222]

Mine is Different

On mine, I have access via a cut out just aft of the engine. I remove the sparkplugs, lay a towel on top of the engine, and reach. It's awkward, but manageable.

Don

 

[Tune Inn]

Thanks!

I will take a closer look and see what might be possible in moving the gas tank; it is not glassed-in, but does have very tight straps holding it in place. I may be able to open a larger hole to access the stuffing box. I'll let you know what works.

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