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97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
- Cork the Whine
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97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
I've been chasing water for a year now and have chased it back to the starboard rudder stuffing box. There's a very quick drip out of the top. I've got the aft stateroom pulled apart, specifically the night stand on the starboard side and I can get at the jam nut and stuffing box. I've never adjusted (tightened) one of these beofre, I just ordered a 2.25" stuffing box wrench short handle does any one have any tipsfor loosening the jam nut? Looking for any help you might offer. It seems to be stuck together, although I didnt have the right tools this past Sunday.
Thanks!
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
- Cork the Whine
- Scurvy Dog
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
If you are lucky maybe someone did not tighten too much and maybe a strap wrench will work.....good luck with your contortions..

- Cork the Whine
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 1997, 355AC
- Location: Sturgeon Bay
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
- km1125
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box

- PaulH
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Re: 97' 355AC Rudder Stuffing Box
It seems to me that someone had posted a step by step explanation, but I can't find it.
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