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mjkkemper
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Gregory S
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Posted - May 19 2012 : 20:15:18
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Don't know, but you can use drill bits as a "feeler gauge". The snug one is the correct size.
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Homeport: Norfolk, Va
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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 Posted - May 19 2012 : 20:34:46
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Originally posted by Gregory S
Don't know, but you can use drill bits as a "feeler gauge". The snug one is the correct size.
With only a 1/16 of difference a with the packing nut lose either or seem like they would work
I packed it with 3/16 and it seem loose. I packed it with 1/4 which fit snug
I don't want to heat up the box if 1/4 is to tight and I dont want a leaky shaft when i spash if the 3/16 is to small
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Capt. Bill1
RO# 2017
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Posted - May 19 2012 : 22:04:19
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Use 1/4 GFO packing and it won't be a problem. And you can run it dripless.
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The two most common elements on Earth are oxygen and stupidity.
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Homeport: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
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32carv
RO# 24150
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Posted - May 19 2012 : 23:12:39
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I use 1/4" GFO in my 1985 Carver 3227. Yours should be the same. I'm not sure about running them dripless. I think you need some water to lubricate the packing or it will overheat and wear too fast or damage your shaft. (Nobody wants that!)
Check this out, it helped me:
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box&page=2
Jim
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Homeport: Sacandaga Lake
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Capt. Bill1
RO# 2017
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 08:00:32
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You can run it dripless. Tighten it just till it stops dripping and you'll be fine.
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The two most common elements on Earth are oxygen and stupidity.
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Homeport: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
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Sandy
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Gregory S
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 15:44:00
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Should be a snug fit. If you can push 1/4" into the packing gland, then that's the size.
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Homeport: Norfolk, Va
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 17:06:51
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Originally posted by Gregory S
Should be a snug fit. If you can push 1/4" into the packing gland, then that's the size.
Thanks, yep it's 1/4". 1/4 fit nice and snug. The port side had 3/16 in it and starboard 1/4". Why I don't know but when I asked the question I only had pull the port side and the 3/16 didn't seem right.. Today I pulled the packing on the starboard side and it had 1/4"
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Capt. Bill1
RO# 2017
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 22:08:31
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Originally posted by Sandy
You might also care to consider Duramax Ultra X packing material . It looks like it may be yet a step above the Gore GFO though both should do very well with no water drip required, .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hBHnOqR9NU (Duramax Ultra X vid )
http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/sealants/packing/gfo_packing_fiber.html
Interesting. Looks like a GFO knock off. As you said, looks like either would work.
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