[C320-list] Stuffing box question

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Yes. Do  not do it in the water !! 

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From: Mike Johnson <mikejohnson999 at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Nov 25, 2020 7:54 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Stuffing box question

Jack, I’m in Treasure Island for the next 4 days, let me know if you need help with this job. I plan to do the same sometime soon. 

Mike

> On Nov 25, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> So I’m preparing for a big step – changing the packing in my stuffing box for the first time.
> 
> All of the time I’ve owned diesels, I’ve never done this because the job required acrobatics beyond my capabilities. Obviously, with the 320, there is no reason not to learn to do this job myself.
> 
> First question: When you unscrew the nut, how much water comes rushing in? A gusher, a trickle? I know that each model of boat seems to be different. On my old Bristol, the mechanic reported there wasn’t much flow at all compared to other boats.
> 
> Second question: Assuming I’ve measured and cut the packing beforehand, do I need a wrap around where the water is coming in? This is a nod to my natural clumsiness and likely fumbling while under pressure to clean out the old packing as quickly as possible.
> 
> I was thinking an old bicycle tube wrapped around the shaft. Not leak proof, but enough to slow things down.
> 
> Any other good tips for a novice?
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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