Re: catalina27-talk: Stuffing box

[Homeport220]

I was taught to tighten the stuffing box nuts, untill the water drips about 1 drip every 10-15 seconds. You are suppose to have some dripping to allow the shaft to turn with as little fricition as possible, without allowing too much water from coming into the boat , and over working your sump pump system. Again, a little common sense goes a long ways. Marty Conceicao C#6443  'Windswept'