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Scott Vernon
 
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Default drip type packing gland


"DSK" wrote
Is there a cooling water connection to the gland?


NO

If not, just tighten up to the
point where the shaft is noticably harder to turn.


that's what I did.



Your bilge pump works, right?


Yes. I have two. But I worry that I'll not be able to get to the boat for a
week after they put her in. We'll see.



I *will* loosen it up and adjust before I motor anywhere.


Yep. And if you forget, the screeching sound will remind you!



I removed the coupling and only snugged up the bolts as I plan to check
shaft alignment once she's back in the water.

Scotty