[C320-list] Packing Gland

[Chris Burti]

Herb it takes 2 wrenches (2-1/4" if recollection
serves) and it is bronze on bronze so corrosion
shouldn't be a major issue.

--- hcreech at comcast.net wrote:

> I went to my boat today, still on land, with a few
> projects to do.  Among them were to open the packing
> gland and start to replace the packing with the new
> dripless stuff.  I have to adjust the gland every
> year but this is the first time I've replaced it and
> my first time with the dripless stuff. I mentioned
> that I adjust it every year to point out that I have
> the right equipment and know how to open it. 
> Problem was that after about 1/2 hour I gave up, no
> method of trying to open it worked.  I tried
> penetrating oil and hitting the wrench with a hammer
> but it wouldn't budge.  Could it be because there is
> no water present?  Anyway I have to get it opened
> and replace the packing before next month and
> obviously before it hits the water again.  Any
> suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser #606
> 
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Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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