[Alberg30] Packing gland wrench/Exhaust parts

[George Dinwiddie]

On most stuffing boxes, the nuts are two different sizes -- one 1-7/8" 
and one 2".  I bought a set of large wrenches off Ebay, and I've just 
cut off the open-end ends.  I'll know soon how well they work.

BTW, I've got a diagram 
(http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/Exhaust/) of 
my exhaust system.

  - George



chrishardy wrote:
>> I was at the plumbing supply today getting 304 stainless fittings to 
>> replace my exhaust riser today ($41.00) and I came across a pedistal 
>> sink wrench that may be perfect as a packing nut wrench but I couldnt 
>> remember the size if my stuffing box nuts. I thought they were 1 1/4 
>> or 1.875"  across the nut. It was $9.50 was well made and like a flare 
>> nut wrench would slip over the shaft and give a good bearing all 
>> around the nut. Can anyone remember the size of the stuffing box nut 
>> off the top of their heads. I know this is trivial considering all 
>> that is going on in the world but it's also a distraction that keeps 
>> me away from the tv.  Chris
> 

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