Can anyone tell me what size wrench(es) are required to tighten the stuffing box on my 87 Hunter 28.5? The guy who sold it to me said he had used silicon when he replaced it on the hard, but I should loosen it to 4-5 drops per minute before launching her. I think I can figure out which nuts/sleeves to loosen but want to make sure I have the right wrenches to take with me. Any advice on this? As always, thanks for your help.
Wrenches needed to tighten stuffing box on a 28.5
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You can buy the packing nut wrenches in Ralph's pix for about $15 ea @ home depot. They work well.
I don't know if this will work for you, but I use large water pump pliers. I already have a few sizes in my tool box that work, so there was no additional cost for new tools.
I use the same wrenches as Ralph & Warren.
Do you have the plastic stuffing box? My H28.5 had one until a H30 sailor showed me his. It was cracked 270* around. He had packed it with JB Weld to get home and had it hauled immediately. I promptly replaced mine with a bronze one.
Just curious, how are you going to know 4-5 drops before you launch. You need to be in the water and have your prop turning while you count drops.
Tom
Do you have the plastic stuffing box? My H28.5 had one until a H30 sailor showed me his. It was cracked 270* around. He had packed it with JB Weld to get home and had it hauled immediately. I promptly replaced mine with a bronze one.
Just curious, how are you going to know 4-5 drops before you launch. You need to be in the water and have your prop turning while you count drops.
Tom
Wrenches needed to tighten stuffing box on a
Just do it hand tight while on the hard. Check it once you're in the water and tighten it to what you want