[C320-list] GFO Packing
hcreech at comcast.net
hcreech at comcast.net
Thu Jan 17 14:10:19 PST 2008
I used 1/4" and two overlapped rings, still got a minimal amount of dripage, added a third ring, no drips.
Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606
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From: "Amirault Family - S&B" <amiraults at sympatico.ca>
> I am a C320 owner...and I leak. I want to stop.
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> I intend to tackle the stuffing box this spring before launch. I have
> looked at the archives regarding stuffing box packing and the consensus is
> that GFO is the way to go. I have seen quoted both 3/16 three ring and ¼ two
> ring. Is there a consensus on which size and number of layers is correct?
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> I have looked for online product availability in Canada and have had no
> luck. If some knows of a Canadian source would you let me know? Failing that
> what is the preferred US mail order source for this product?
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> Regards;
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> Brian Amirault
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> 797 Waltzing Bear, too
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