[C320-list] Another great tool

[Chris Burti]

Coast Guard does too...I bought two aluminum spud wrenches..they work real
well, do not rust or bother my fluxgate compass.

On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Robert E. Sloat <resloat at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>


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Chris Burti Farmville, NC