[C38] stuffing box

[Steve Smolinske]

Patrick, if you have room to tighten I would try that there are three bolts that you tighten to move the top flange down.  Mine only took one wrap of packing and the gland was all the way down when tightened.  Can't help on the repair question other than to pray you don't need to replace it I would hate to think about that job.  Attached photo shows my stuffing box and the bolts to tighten. 
 
Steve
#312 Peregrine
Seattle

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org on behalf of Patrick Harpole
Sent: Fri 10/28/2011 5:30 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] stuffing box


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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