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3.
Use a
1-1/2"
combination wrench on the plunger and a pipe wrench firmly held on the
square surface (to keep it from rotating) of the crosshead stub
(Figure 8-1). Unscrew
the plunger from the crosshead stub (a considerable torque will be required to initially
loosen the the plungers from the crosshead stub).
Push the plunger into the stuffing box
(Figure 8-3).
Figure 8-3. Pushing plunger into stuffing box.
4.
Place the Special Tool (ST 1-5/8" Socket Adapter) into the Allen bolt socket (Figure
8-4). Use a 3/4" socket and ratchet wrench to completely unscrew all four ( 4) bolts in
the corners of the stuffing box flange.
Figure 8-4. Placing the special tool into the Allen bolt socket.
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2001
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