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Old 09-05-2018, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Miller View Post
...there has been no drip and when I first moved to mooring the packing box was warm....
It was suggested that I back off packing nut until it leaks and slowly tighten. I may have the packing in so tight it will not leak in which case should I remove and repack.
Joe-
That is for sure too tight. Back off the nut until it drips.

Please see POST #15 in this thread and maybe download the Don Casey article.
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