[Public-List] Rudder Stuffing Box Repair

[John Johnston via Public-List]

Michael - The problem with the box wrench is that you can't slide it over an end without dropping the shaft, which is what I sought to avoid of course. Interesting idea, though. I think the two halfs of the die could be drilled and tapped with small cup screws. A machinist could probably knock it off fairly easily. Maybe a small clamp would serve, for as you say, it's really chasing and cleaning, not making new threads.
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