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IP: 72.194.222.152
03-12-2019, 01:51 AM
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Packing Nut Wench?
The packing nut will not loosen even with repeted applications of penetrating oil followed by tapping. If I keep going after it the way I have been doing - with pipe wrenches - I'm going to round the brass.
Has anyone used the adjustable packing nut wrench from West Marine? It looks to be the best one of the lot. Any comments good or bad? The handle looks sort of short. Maybe it needs a piece of pipe on it. Also can the same wrench be used to loosen the lock nut? TRUE GRIT 
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IP: 162.22.248.100
03-12-2019, 06:40 AM
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I use the adjustable slip nut wrench like the one at WM. But I got mine at the local Big Box store in the plumbing section for less money. Get two. One to hold the packing gland stationary and one to turn the follower. Make sure the lock nut is backed off.
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Rick Bushie s/v Anchovy, 1971 C&C 30-1, Hull #1 Tolchester, MD
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IP: 71.38.87.228
03-12-2019, 01:56 PM
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As Rick said, the Lock Nut has to be loosened first.
Are you using 2 wrenches? Since you're a Catalina guy, maybe look at these...
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-Jerry 'Lone Ranger'  1978 RANGER 30
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IP: 72.194.222.152
03-12-2019, 03:18 PM
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TRUE GRIT
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IP: 71.208.55.235
03-12-2019, 09:17 PM
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I have used that cheap packing nut wrench.
It was useless and I threw it overboard. I keep well oiled Stilson wrenches aboard. I also have a large channel lock pliers and a large adjustable. If you are putting that much force that you will round the nut then that wrench would not work. Always use two wrenches.You dont want to torque the packing hose.
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