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REPAIR STUFFING BOX (Continued).
INSTALLATION
INSTALL PACKING
a. Cut new packing to same length as old
packing from 7/16 inch commercial quality
flax.
b. Install new packing, slide down first half of
stuffing box (5) onto shaft (8), and secure
to second half with two upper bolts (3) and
nuts (4).
c. Slide up flexible hose (2) against stuffing
box (5) and secure with hose clamps (1).
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST STUFFING BOX
Tighten all four bolts (3) and nuts (4)
evenly until seepage reaches a minimum.
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