Moody 376 - stern gland packing

[davecr]

Morning all - can anyone please advise me as to the cross section size and the number of rings fitted to the drive shaft gland of a Moody 376. Also is packing only fitted, or does the gland have water seal cages inline with the greaser inlet pipe?
Many thanks.
davecr

 

[Saltram31]

You might find that info on Moody's owner site Moody Owners Information Exchange

 

[davecr]

You might find that info on Moody's owner site Moody Owners Information Exchange

Thanks Saltram 31 - I have tried the MOA site, but have yet to receive a response and there does not appear to be a system for searching old postings.

 

[NormanS]

If you can reach the gland (ie the part that is pressed in to compress the packing) with calipers, and measure its diameter, then subtract the diameter of the shaft, then divide the result by 2, you get the size of the packing. The number of rings is whatever will fit.

 

[stuartwineberg]

Thanks Saltram 31 - I have tried the MOA site, but have yet to receive a response and there does not appear to be a system for searching old postings.

You can certainly search if you are a member, which is a bargain

 

[Poignard]

If you can reach the gland (ie the part that is pressed in to compress the packing) with calipers, and measure its diameter, then subtract the diameter of the shaft, then divide the result by 2, you get the size of the packing. The number of rings is whatever will fit.

Another method of finding the size of packing is to take three drill bits (5mm, 6mm , 8mm), and 10mm) and see which one is the closest fit in the gap. That will be the size to order.

 

[Graham376]

You can certainly search if you are a member, which is a bargain

Yes, a quick search of MOA site says someone uses 10mm. I can't offhand remember the size I used but it's easy enough to reshape it wider or narrower with a hammer.

 

[davecr]

Thank you for the responses. I measured it up like Saltram 31 advised and the answer is:

2" dia. gland follower minus 11/4" shaft dia. divided by 2 = 3/8" square -amazing and many thanks.