[C320-list] Stuffing box nut replacement?

[Arthur Gates]

Tap the stuffing farther in so more threads can get bites 
Rollie  #182

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> On Mar 29, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Don't hit the coupler with a hammer.  You need to use a coupler puller.
> Even then there is a chance you will bend the flange...if that happens you
> may not be able to align the prop shaft to the engine.    The fix for that
> is a new shaft and coupler that has been faced to the shaft and then a
> realignment of the engine which might snowball into needing new engine
> mounts.   If you can fix the stuffing box without pulling the coupler that
> is ideal.   If not...be prepared for the BOAT ride.
> 
> FWIW
> 
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514