[C320-list] Size of Stuffing tube nut?

[Jeff Hare]

These are pretty nice wrenches for that purpose...  I have a suspicion that the lock nut and the stuffing nut are not exactly the same size on my hull #809.

Check out York Design and Fabrication.  
http://yorkdesignandfab.com/1-7-8-shaft-packing-wrench-for-inboards-1-1-1-1.aspx

I'd bet they'll package up a pair exactly the sizes you need once you determine that.  What's nice about stuffing box wrenches vs adjustables is that they are properly offset and flat so that you can squeeze them to loosen the nuts and reverse one of the wrenches and squeeze them to retighten.  They're short enough to not get in the way and no fussing with getting them adjusted to the right nut sizes.  They'll store nicely under the little padded seat next to the aft locker for quick access.

-Jeff Hare   #809

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Scott Westwood
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 5:31 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Size of Stuffing tube nut?

Thanks all for the input.
Decided to go with Ray's path.  I found offset Hex Adjustable Wrenches on Ebay for $20.  (Ordered 2.) This will "supposedly" allow me to use it from 1-1/4 " to 2-5/8" with thin smooth jaws.  I can also use it for other tasks.  Hitch nuts etc....
I don't like to buy cheap tools but if I have any issues with it I will pass it on.  Should be here in 7-10 days. Thanks, Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185

      From: Doug Treff <doug at treff.us>
 To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
 Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 7:43 PM
 Subject: Re: [C320-list] Size of Stuffing tube nut?
   
Oh yeah, and they are marked "Fore" and "Aft" because the nuts are different sizes.

Did I tell you to measure??? LoL

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, at 12:48 PM, Doug Treff wrote:
> +1 on the wrenches from CD. The previous owner left a set on board and
> they are exactly what you need. Measure first. There are 3 sizes. It's 
> possible over the years that Catalina used different sizes, plus 
> unless you're the original owner, you never know if anything was replaced.
> 
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>