Topic: Replacing the weirdly sized stuffing box
I recently removed the stuffing box on my 1975 Co26 to repack it, when I noticed the end the hose clamps on is somewhat pitted and corroded. Not hugely, but probably enough to prevent a good seal.
The shaft size is 7/8". The hose side is 1-1/4", as is the stub it clamps onto in the Contessa. Looking to replace it, I found that no one makes stuffing boxes in size 7/8", 1-1/4". Surely someone must have had this issue before and had to replace their box. Any ideas where to find a replacement, or potential workarounds that don't involve replacing the shaft tube?
If I don't find a replacement, I'll likely fill the pits with epoxy and sand it down flush with the bronze and go with that, but that's just postponing the inevitable as this piece of bronze will go sometime, and I'm keeping the boat for the long haul.
Many thanks,
Antonio.