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1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

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1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

Postby Ctmangrum » October 22nd, 2022, 6:25 am

So i'm going to tighten my stuffing box for the first time and was told the starboard shaft has left handed threads? Does that sound right? So would I loosen the lock nut by going clockwise instead of counter and the adjusting nut counter clockwise? Opposite for the port side I assume. And could they put that in a harder place to adjust under the V-drive?!? Thanks.
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Re: 1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

Postby Viper » October 22nd, 2022, 8:20 am

Yes it's possible that's what you have. Many applications used reverse threaded shaft logs on one side. Gotta love working on V-drives :banghead:
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Re: 1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

Postby bud37 » October 22nd, 2022, 9:36 am

If this is something you have no idea when it was last replaced.......consider putting new packing in there, cause once you are all twisted up getting down there it may be something you could get over with.

Are you in the water now ?
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: 1976 Mariner 2896 stuffing box

Postby Ctmangrum » October 22nd, 2022, 10:13 am

Im in the water and its only about 3 years old according to the previous owner and I have no reason not to believe him. It's not dripping excessively, just want to make small adjustments.
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