rawsondsr Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Repacking my stern gland, well, trying to! This is as far back as I can move the rings, do I have to take the python drive off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) I would say you will struggle to do it without doing so, unfortunately. Edited July 19, 2018 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: I would say you will struggle to do it without doing so, unfortunately. Completely agree. It looks like the sort of set up that suited the fitting bod at the time knowing he wouldn't be around when it needed servicing!! A bit like the bypass hose on a proper mini!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Take the two long bolts out of the thrust bearing, turn it round till you can remove the 2 rubbers between it and the thrust plate, you will then have enough room. I hate these "c" spanner glands, give me the old threaded and nuts type anyday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) BMC "A" series bypass hose? Easy! Squash a later convoluted one with new thin type hose clips on using a vice , and tie it with fishing line in 3 places. On a mini/1100 etc. take stabiliser bar off and rock engine forward and chock. Put hose on head spigot ,use a soaped narrow bolster chisel to work the bottom onto the water pump spigot. Cut ties, pull out, tighten clips, done. 10 minutes tops. Refit bar, top up water, make out bill for 3 hours work. Edited July 19, 2018 by Boater Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawsondsr Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well, its repacked, after a lot more faffing than should have been necessary. Whats wrong with simplicity these days? Simple works, requires no special tools, and no swearing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Boater Sam said: BMC "A" series bypass hose? Easy! Squash a later convoluted one with new thin type hose clips on using a vice , and tie it with fishing line in 3 places. On a mini/1100 etc. take stabiliser bar off and rock engine forward and chock. Put hose on head spigot ,use a soaped narrow bolster chisel to work the bottom onto the water pump spigot. Cut ties, pull out, tighten clips, done. 10 minutes tops. Refit bar, top up water, make out bill for 3 hours work. But having done em like many of us we now understand what crap designs like that let the Japanese in with their VASTLY superior engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 4 hours ago, mrsmelly said: But having done em like many of us we now understand what crap designs like that let the Japanese in with their VASTLY superior engineering. I've seen quite a few Hudsons designed like this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, matty40s said: I've seen quite a few Hudsons designed like this. Stick to polishing ya mud weight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceinSanity Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 12 hours ago, matty40s said: I've seen quite a few Hudsons designed like this. Oooh, you are naughty! But I like you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Typical of a great many boat layouts. The punters seem to demand as much cabin space as at all possible and seem to dictate this to the builders. Engine and transmission all crammed in as far back as possible and out of the way with hardly any room to work on it. For the sake of perhaps a foot or so less cabin space a decent driveline could be arranged with proper thrust plummer block, twin UJ shafting or Python- Aquadrive ect. Proper reliable marine set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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