water in the bilge

[NCSUmoomba]

It is not grease the nut is packed with. If I recall correctly, it is kind of like rope with a waxy stuff impregnated in it. And you cannot access it from underneath. You have to access it from above. It is located just before the shaft penetrates the hull. And yes a pair of channel locks or a wrench should do it. They recommend tightening it with the boat in the water because there is an appropriate amount of drip you are aiming for. If I remember correctly, it is one drip every 30 seconds. You don't want to get it too tight, I assume the water is helping to lubricate the seal, and keeps the heat of friction of the shaft on the seal down.

[JoeTechie]

LOL - um... NCSUMoomba... you may want to read the thread before you reply. Check 4 posts above yours.



-J