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Alan Gomes at 11:08pm 05.28.22
I can touch it for about 3 seconds then take my hand back off. Even without measuring it that does
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Now that the season is ready to begin, I'm getting ready to handle this repair. Thank you again to
Packing gland nut getting hot.
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I can touch it for about 3 seconds then take my hand back off.
Packing gland nut getting hot.
Alan Gomes at 10:27pm 05.28.22
The drips are coming from the front of the gland nut. Then it stands to reason that it should be c
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Mistyseas1991 at 10:24pm 05.28.22
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