32. EASY Stern Gland Greaser Packing
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- Опубліковано 23 лют 2019
- Being aware of various methods to repack the stern gland greaser, I am going to show you what I regard as the simplest way to do it.
An explanation of what the stern gland greaser does, is given towards the end of the video. Basically, the propeller shaft passes through a brass tube, which is packed with overlapping coils of graphite impregnated rope, compressed around the shaft by a collar. The stern gland greaser, when screwed down, forces water resistant grease into the stern gland to keep it lubricated and sealed, to prevent water ingress into the boat. It should be tightened regularly, as part of routine maintenance.
Please also see "Repack The Stern Gland Greaser in less than 3 Minutes" published in July 2020: • 121. Narrowboat Stern ...
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My greaser was in the same place as yours and I got fed up with bending down in the engine bay to grease it.. I bought a length of the pipe from whilton marina and a couple of fittings and moved it up on deck by the throttle control. In fact you can put it anywhere you like.. one of the best things in ever did.. now I give it a slight turn every couple of hours while cruising and fill it without having to grovel about with my arse in the air...
Hi Robert, I must say I’ve not found it too much of a bother. My original deck board over the engine had been cut in half (before I bought the boat), making access a lot easier than having to move a humongous board. I’m glad you’ve found an easy way that suits you better. Cheers
Needed this, thanks mate, grease refilled
Superbly explained - thanks, Alan 👍
Glad it was helpful! I actually did a further video with an easier method, No.121, take a look and see what you think. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture awesome, thank you
I was fascinated, Alan, by the 19th Century-looking stern gland greaser. Your explanation of the way you repack it is so clear and logical, it would certainly be of help to other narrowboaters. I was impressed by how little mess and fuss was involved, seeing the potential for a frustrating and messy job. Thank you for an informative video.
Thank you Grace, I’ve since shown an easier method of repacking the stern gland greaser, please see video No.121. There are various ways of achieving the same end. All the best Alan x
Haha, reading the comments, a lot of ppl are going to do this tomorrow, me too !
I guess that’s the only time we all watch these type of instructional vids, on the eve of doing the job !
I’ve done it before, but made a mess and there’s some air in the tube which I think I.need to try and bleed out.
Thanks for the pointers mate !
Hi Jon, I actually found an easier way to do it, you need to look at video Number 121 - Repack the Stern Gland Greaser in less than three Minutes, cheers.
Well, luckily, I took the wise precaution of NOT doing the job today after all, pays not to be too hasty I always think…
I’d better check out your other vid first. cheers mate !
@@longjonwhite I hope it works for you, I learnt it from a marine engineer some while back, I'm not as good at it as he was, but it's quick and does the job. You need to push the barrel firmly down over the hole in the grease pot and at the same time draw up the handle. Have fun.
Awesome thanks for that very straight forward
I just saw your comment come in, also take a look at video 121. Stern Gland Greaser Packing in less than 3 Minutes. See what you think. Cheers
Nice, that's the way I recommend doing it.
Thanks, that's very good of you to say so. What about this way of doing it? ua-cam.com/video/wFp23pKuIEc/v-deo.html . PS I've just subscribed to your channel, cheers.
Great videos. I like the level of detail and the 'fails-n-all' attitude to editing.
Thanks very much and welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy my other videos.
Very informative, thank you.
Glad you liked it Geoff. Thanks.
Your vids are rapidly becoming one of my favorites. 😀
Geoff That’s very kind of you and much appreciated👍
It’s these little informative vlogs that help boaters find the easy way.Keep up the good work.
Instead of an ice cream tub I use a tin turkey basting tray as I find you can mould it into the required shape.
Thanks Jim. That's a good idea, the ice cream tub was there when I bought the boat and I've been thinking of changing it. Glad you liked the vlog.
Thanks, just did mine, helpful seeing another way, I was just going to use a spatula to load the grease! 😁
Hi Mike, there seem to be so many different ways of re-packing the greaser, you just need to find one that suits you best. Cheers
Good job Alan. Thanks for the informative vlog. I'll be doing mine tomorrow with more confidence, thanks to you. I have done it before but I ended up with more grease on my hands than where it should be.
Thanks Dave. I hope it goes well for you. Just yesterday someone confirmed it was the right way to do it but there are so many variations. You need to find the way that suits you. Cheers
Hello from Ireland. I have been watching all of your video's over the past few weeks and I am re-living my time on the canals and rivers with you. I like your very easy and relaxes style, your soft spoken presentation and your very nice background music which always seems to suit whatever you are doing. I also appreciate no fast forwarding/time lapse which drives me crazy! I have subscribed only to you and Narrowboat Girl (Emma and her mum), as you are both refreshingly natural.
Best wishes, Mike
Hi Mike. Thank you so much for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. I’m glad my videos bring back fond memories for you. Kindest regards. Alan
Doing mine tomorrow in preparation for our first proper cruise! Thanks for this. Simple, straightforward, no nonsense. Easy. :)
Also take a look at my video 121, as I show an easier way to do it. You can then decide what’s best. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture will do ;) may add it to my first ( narrowboat) video and give you a shout out as well. I remembered watching this last year before we returned to the uk and was glad i found your clip again today
@@jamcamcam-webecruising2329 I'll look out for that, hope you get on well tomorrow.
Just used your method and have successfully packed the stern gland greaser for the first time , thank you for the video 😊
I just happened to see your comment come in James, and am pleased it worked well for you. I would suggest you also look at No.121, which you might find even easier. “Stern Gland Greaser Packing in less than 3 Minutes”. See what you think. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture brilliant thanks, I’m a very un-handyman boater so all help and advice is welcome 😊
@@jamesgillespie3968 Thanks James😀
Thanks for the video. I noticed some water underneath the stern gland in bulkhead for first time since been on the move today...I always adjust the greaser to tighten it up each morning. Guessed it may have been empty...was pretty much so. I was having difficulty with the plunger too... seems a little c-clip was missing to hold the threaded rod in place on it, so not easy to fill it... I knew there was a problem, the chap in boat next to mine resolved with a c-clip, he had a tray of them.. I know what to look for next time now. Cheers!
Thanks Kev. I’ve always understood there should be a slight drip when cruising. When you tighten up, it tends to stop the drip until next time. And so on. Cheers
Thank you very. Very helpful as I am about to do mine tomorrow and now having to decide whether to do it your way or to screw the pipe up creating a vacuum. I’m concerned that I won’t get the top seal in. Time to sleep on it 😁😁
Whatever you decide, I hope it works for you. I have seen various different ways of doing it. In fact, have you seen the way I now do it, published just recently. ua-cam.com/video/wFp23pKuIEc/v-deo.html All the best Alan
Id love to see someone attempt the stern gland packing boat in water.....
Narrowboat Lane So would I but don’t think it will be me!
@@MyNarrowboatVenture i might be brave and go for it one day, not today though. 😂
Thank you for sharing with us.what trade do you work in?
Thanks Lewis. I’m a retired Chartered Surveyor.
Alan, try a slightly different way. Having unscrewed the greaser from the boat, place it in the container of grease with the barrel covering the hole in the plastic disc and exert slight downward pressure. Then turn the greaser handle anti clockwise. As the plunger comes up inside the barrel it will suck the grease into the barrel. Doing it this way creates a bit less mess, but more importantly, avoids introducing air into the barrel which will then sometimes get delivered to the stern tube instead of the grease that you really want there. It's important not to put too much downward pressure on the plastic disk as you don't want the grease to be forced up the sides of the disk. Once you have made a start, the vacuum created by raising the plunger will keep it locked onto the plastic disk. Hope that helps.
Thanks David for that comprehensive advice. I have tried a method which involves manually loading the grease into the barrel and then turning the greaser handle back which pulls it in and then repeating that, but it didn’t work for me, even though I’ve seen it demonstrated. Turning my greaser handle fully back takes a long while to do, so will be laborious but I will definitely try it next time. Cheers. Alan
Both ways you will get air in the grease which compresses and either uses the greasing force and reduces flow or allows the compresses air to continue forcing grease out into the gland long after you think its stopped, so over greasing. Only way to stop that is bin the plastic disk in the grease tube as you wont get a great vacuum seal against it. Submerge the nose of the cylinder into the grease and unscrew the piston all the way keeping it in the grease the whole time. Pop it back on the mount and then clean it up. Its a little messier but you wont get air in it which is the main thing. Love these greasers. Ancient technology still going well and wont be changed for sure.
Hi
Just like filling up grease gun I used on my cars same method easier if you use small block when pushing in the grease out of can .still good vlog though
Thanks Ron. Cheers. Alan
Hi, I've done the first bit. My bilge has a dripping leak. I think it's called repacking do you have a video on that ? Thanks
Hi Paul. Sorry but re-packing the stern gland is not a job I've tackled. I believe it is usual to tighten the gland nuts every year (I've just done mine), you may wish to look into that and research how to repack, there is a certain way of cutting the packing rings, so the joins are staggered. It might be worthwhile getting someone to do it for you. Cheers Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture thank you for a detailed reply. I have been trying to find someone to do it for a year now. It's extremely difficult to get a reliable boat mechanic ! I want to do it myself yet I think it's not wise too. I will have to dry dock it. Great video tho ! Thanks
Paul Dooley I feel rather like you, get someone else to do it. I do feel capable though, but am concerned about doing it in the water but from what I’ve read, if you’re well prepared, not much water should come in.
What was that on ITV at 9pm, I can't read it..
I'm not sure to what you refer Graham. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture The newspaper/TV magazine.
@@flumpaustin1994 I now have an easier way of repacking the stern gland greaser, if you're interested see Video 121. Cheers
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If you have a grease gun at home you can practice on that .
Should have screwed the plunger in first but well done
Thanks John. That doesn’t work, as if one end is sealed the pressure in the barrel prevents the grease from rising.
@@MyNarrowboatVenture That was the way I used to do it, not so messy
Oh! I’ve tried it that way and it didn’t work. Another experienced boater also tried it on You Tube and it didn’t work. See ‘Sorting the Stern Gland’. Cheers. Alan