How appropriate to be talking about stuffing 2 weeks before Thanksgiving…oh wait a second….not the same type of stuffing!!!!!

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I am looking for a little help here with my Tartan 27 and the stuffing box and the packing and adjustments.? I have my Tartan 27 right out back on my pier so it is right here to monitor and keep an eye on, and so I went out to start her up and run her for a bit and check on the drip that is supposed to be 1-2 drops per minute is more like a steady stream.

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It is a tight fit for my 250# girth sliding in along the engine and so I want to make sure I get it right when I try and stop or slow this drop.

Here is a picture.? The drop is coming from right around #4.? Is that where it is supposed to drip?? What do I want to adjust and which way do I want to adjust them in?? I can go take more pictures and video, but I thought labeling this picture might at least start a discussion.?

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Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.? I am not in risk of sinking as the water isn’t that deep anyway…in the other picture you can see how she was high and dry just a little bit ago…

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Patrick