[C320-list] stuffing box packing

[Bill Culbertson]

There are different flavors of GoreTex packing and West Marine does not carry the kind that you want.  I tried there GoreTex packing and it didn't work for me any better than flax or synthetic.

The stuff which I and others on this list swear by (the ones who don't have the PSS dripless shaft seal) is available online.

http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products/gfopacking/packing.html#measure

For size, some folks say their's is 3/16" and others say their's is 1/4".  I bought both and ended up using 1/4".  The website describes how to measure.  Another way to measure is to use drill bits (suggested by a list member here).  

 -bill
 Harmony #859


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From: "jsever1 at cox.net" <jsever1 at cox.net>
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 4:10:11 PM
Subject: [C320-list] stuffing box packing


I need to repack the stuffing box. I was hoping someone could tell me the correct size packing material. I have a 94 model with a 1 in shaft and what looks to be the standard size stuffing box for that size shaft. Also--I remember a discussion some time ago about using GoreTex type packing. Is this the same stuff that West Marine sells--they call it "synthetic". Thanks!