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Thru-hull shaft leak 1971 F26
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:25 am
by Agitator
I have a small leak where the shaft goes thru the hull. I've tightened the fitting as much as I can with my hand. Is there a special tool used to tighten it? How else do you stop the leak? It's not much, maybe 1 drop every 3 seconds. Is there a proper name for that fitting?
Shaft Fitting
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:16 pm
by rossjo
Must tighten properly ... need 2 pipe wrenches ...
see
http://www.alohaowners.com/pages/projec ... ng_box.htm
Do NOT remove the nuts Davey Jones!
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:48 am
by randyp
Check out this link for an excellent set of instruction and really sharp pictures of how to repack the stuffing box
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box&page=1