packing size for stuffing box?

[Hoff179]

I am a new 7.9 owner and my new old boat was been out of the water for a few years. I would like to repack the stuffing box and have not found any info on the packing size . The 1982 boat is very original with the standard 7.5 engine. Does anyone know the packing size?

[Jim Kloss]

Use two pieces of 1/8".

Jim Kloss
s/v Ambivalence
S2 7.9 #8

[Hoff179]

thanks ,
I will order the 1/8 inch
hoff179

[MnM20]

Concur on the 1/8. Just did it this year. Hand tighten and give a quarter turn with a wrench. It's almost perfect.

Consider Cutlass as well if you are doing this work. I've had my shaft out (more than once) at this point so i can walk you through it all. Stuffing box is easier without the shaft anyways.

I feel like us D7 guys should keep each other's contact information for sharing war stories. I'm sending you both you a PM.

[Jim Kloss]

Ditto on sharing information by us Yanmar owners.

Jim Kloss
s/v Ambivalence
S2 7.9 #8

[Rock & Roll]

I'd like to share info on Inboards as well.
I purchased #182 in 2018.
It came with a D7, but its in the garage.
I'd like to put it back where it belongs.
And get rid of the outboard.
Larry Jensen
Allegro #182
Amherst Island, Lake Ontario

[Hoff179]

Thank you for the input
Hoff179