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Originally Posted by olysailor
I had the bottom cleaned and there were muscles on the prop. I went out this weekend and the motor ran fine no slipping... Also the water was coming from my stuffing box which was an easy fix it just needed tightened..  |
Tightening the stuffing box is fine short term, too tight and you'll groove your shaft. While out of the water you should always plan on repacking the gland.