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Old 08-16-2019, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gary a gerber View Post
The stuffing box was rebuilt just last season and boat ran perfectly under power back from the marina.
Have you adjusted it since the rebuild?
They should be set VERY loose when first packed and then gradually tightened over a period of time for the next few runs until finally set.
IF it is too tight it could very easily cause your symptom as described.
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