Packing size

[mvermeer]

Does anyone know what size the packing gland material is for a monk 36? 1/4”?

 

[Comodave]

It is pretty easy to measure. Loosen up the nut or whatever type of gland you have. Slide the nut forward. You can use drill bits to measure the size. Find the one that fits into the gap and that is the size packing that you need.

 

[Juliet 15]

Does anyone know what size the packing gland material is for a monk 36? 1/4”?

What size is your shaft?

 

[toocoys]

What size is your shaft?

Damn... you aint even gonna buy him dinner first?

 

[mvermeer]

Is it doable in the water? I come from commercial vessels (60’ plus) and you could change the packing while the boat is on the water…you just had to be quick about it lol

 

[mvermeer]

2”

 

[toocoys]

Is it doable in the water? I come from commercial vessels (60’ plus) and you could change the packing while the boat is on the water…you just had to be quick about it lol

Yes. I just had mine changed while we were in the water. I paid someone because I was a little afraid to do it myself, but after seeing it done, I'll do it myself from now on.

This was a really good video I found.

 

[mvermeer]

HA!

 

[Comodave]

We had 2” shafts in our last boat. It took 3/8” packing. We used Duramax packing. It can be adjusted so that is doesn’t leak. But you need about 10 hours run time before tightening it up.

 

[High Wire]

My Monk 36 with 135 hp Perkins has 1.75" shaft. What year is yours?

 

[Jeff F]

Shaft size alone doesn't determine stuffing size. Measure the gap.

 

[C lectric]

I agree that the gap must be measured. That stands also for the rudder packing.
Your boat could have different sizes between the two boxes and also between boats of the same mfgr.