[C320-list] Another great tool

[Robert E. Sloat]

Scott-I am a tool guy and have everything in SAE and metric to service my 
boat plus a few cool cars.  I have used very large Craftsman adjustable 
pliers with some success.  I think I will get a pair of these open end 
wrenches in the size for my stuffing box.

Let's see, $28 each plus the $16 spent on the GFO packing is still a lot 
cheaper and safer than the alternative drip-less device which requires a lot 
more work and burping sometimes than the bullet proof stuffing box.  The US 
Navy agrees.

Bob Sloat
Savannah Hull 894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Thompson" <surprise at thompson87.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 8:54 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Another great tool


> Thanks for the tip Arthur.  Here is another one...
>
> I recently purchased some fixed wrenches for adjusting the stuffing box. 
> They are MUCH easier to work with than the adjustable wrenches that are 
> commonly recommended for this.  For my boat, the 1 7/8" size is exactly 
> right.  See part number 5414A35 at McMaster-Carr.
>
> http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/2755/=7uv3b2
>
> Note that these babies are not cheap at over $28 apiece, or slightly less 
> if you get the black ones instead of satin chrome.  On the other hand, the 
> adjustable ones have broken on me several times, do not stay adjusted 
> properly, and contantly slip off the nuts.  The new ones have no such 
> faults and should last longer than the boat.
>
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
>
> Arthur Freedman wrote:
>> I thought I'd pass this along this handy tool,  I recently purchased a 
>> right angle ratcheted screwdriver from Harbor tools, which is a great 
>> help in working on the head 9; saves a lot of "" """ words.  With the 
>> awkward angles and tight spaces, this tool will readily allow you to open 
>> or remove the pump unit assembly.
>>
>> The 8 PC   kit  is only $4.99 .   ordered from  Harbor Freight tools 
>> www.harborfreight.com
>> 8 Piece Right Angle Screwdriver
>>
>> Item # 92630
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Arthur Freedman
>> Ivy Girl C310
>> saltyvet at mindspring.com
>>
>>
>>
>
> -- 
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
>