seems my stuffing tube is out of alignment just a slight bit causing excess heat (and smoke) which is reading over 200+ degrees at the bearing cap end and tube. The rear of the tube is heavy epoxied thru hull, and i have 2 carbon supports that are epoxied in place, was wondering if i cut thoseB06BA142-1ED6-4651-83BA-8DB1B659FBC8.jpgAC8D7AEF-C117-4214-A40F-A785B841372E.jpg0FF1EA44-64BB-4A5F-BAC7-044BCC328710.jpgD3323E18-E927-4235-82EC-B4CCB2A65C41.jpg two supports and if they made an adjustable stuffing tube holder and i would be able to manipulate the tube and flex shaft just a tad so not to rub on bearing and center it better. Pictures attached.
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