[C320-list] Fw: Fw: Fw: stuffing box packing

[Jerry Clayton]

I understand the Gore Tex is supposed to last longer than regular packing, 
but does anyone know what the useful life of that product is?


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From: <Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Fw: stuffing box packing


> Or get a PSS mechanical shaft seal and never worry about packing material
> ever again! :)
> ------Original Message------
> From: Jerry Clayton
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> ReplyTo: Catalina 320 List
> Sent: Oct 31, 2006 1:46 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Fw:  Fw:  stuffing box packing
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> I guess the only way to be sure is to buy both 3/16 and 1/4 when ordering.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Clayton
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> From: "Peter Clancy" <SAILORPETE at msn.com>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 12:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: stuffing box packing
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>
> I have hull #222 and have only been able to use 3/16" packing. Tried 1/4"
> but it was too big. Seems odd since most owners report using 1/4" packing
> including boats around my vintage. All shafts are 1" as far as I know.
> Hard
> to believe there would be any variance in the ID of the packing nut?
>
> Peter Clancy
> AROBAN  C320  #222
> Miami, FL
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Leon<mailto:v-daleon at hotmail.com>
> To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 2:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: stuffing box packing
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> Jerry,
> I used silicone rescue tape
> http://www.rescuetape.com/<http://www.rescuetape.com/> to stop the water.
> 2
> wraps around the stuffing box and shaft. Sealed everything up tight. It
> sticks to itself so it is easy to remove when you are done.
>
> Dave Leon
>
>
>
>> From: jsea at prodigy.net<mailto:jsea at prodigy.net>> To:
> C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>> Date: Tue, 31
> Oct 2006 10:53:04 -0800> Subject: [C320-list] Fw: stuffing box packing> >
> Bob,> > Did you do this with the boat in the water, or on the hard? I have
>>
> been wanting to do this, but haven't yet, do to concerns over controlling
>>
> the water intake during the installation process. Any suggestions anyone?>
>>
> Regards,> > Jerry Clayton> Tropo #988> ----- Original Message ----- >
> From:
> "Robert E. Sloat" <resloat at comcast.net<mailto:resloat at comcast.net>>> To:
> "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>>>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 6:20 AM> Subject: Re: [C320-list] stuffing
> box packing> > > >I have hull 894 (2002) and the same situation with the
> owner's manual > >saying 3/1
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