[C38] stuffing box

[Chuck Finn]

Patrick,
Yes, there is an inner sanctum of information!  His name is Nigel Calder 
and he writes excellent books on boat, electrical and engine 
repair/maintenance.
You need two wrenches for to tighten the stuffing box.  When I first got 
the Mighty Quinn, I needed two pipe wrenches to free the lock nut from 
the adjusting nut because they had not been moved in quite some time!  I 
now check and adjust it for drips at least once a year, which is the 
same time I check transmission fluid.  I wish Don S. had been there for 
me the first time around!

Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn, #114
Great Lakes

On 10/28/2011 8:30 PM, Patrick Harpole wrote:
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> Skippers and Skipperettes:
> I have been a member for some time and should know the answer to this 
> question but don't.
> Question: is there some inner sanctum of information that tells us 
> about our Catalina 38?
> Currently my stuffing box is leaking and needs repair before she rests 
> on the bottom of the bay.
> Patrick
> P.S.  Do I just tighten something?
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