Stuffing box rope replacment

[Jeffie]

Good afternoon, Replaced mine last week just wanted to share a trick someone showed me. When nut is removed alit of water comes into the boat ,although the bilge pump can handle it this is a bit unsettling,not to mention getting washed down while getting it all done. Simply take electric tape wind many turns around shaft then over threads after nut is removed stop wrapping when water slows and relax.