v-drive gland packing nut

[Yellowmobius]

Anyone have tips on adjusting the gland packing nut on a V-drive? It looks like it might be hard to get at.

[JesseC]

I thought the same thing when I looked into the V-drive. The nut was not all that tight and I found that once I got into it, there was not a whole lot to it. When I got to the lake, it leaked like you wouldn't believe. I just ran up to the shop, grabbed a pair of channel locks and adjusted it right then and there. Try it oin your trailer for the first try and then you will realize how easy it is.

[BensonWdby]

Has any one ever replaced the packing? My 99 Mobius has been tightened as far as it can and is still leaking more than I want. I am wondering what kind of packing and if you have to remove the old stuff or just back it off, wrap the shaft and tighten her up ...

Dave

[Brian Raymond]

You can contact; [email protected] for packing adj. procedures and sizes. This can be faxed or sent email, pleases provide inf. of direct drive or V drive. Brian Raymond.