[C320-list] Packing Gland

[Bryan Campbell]

I just replaced mine this past week. I did it in the water! Toughest part of
the job was getting the lock not loosened and then getting the old stuffing
out. With the nut and stuffing removed, I used a dish towel wrapped around
the drive shaft to keep the boat from flooding. A little un-nerving at
first, but very manageable.

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Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Packing Gland


David,
I just googled it and found a place to buy.  You handle it the same as
regular packing, I bought 1/4" but I have seen that some have bought 3/16".
Remove the old, on land, place 3 rings that overlap and tighten until no
drip.  You should not feel any heat in the packing gland while running.
Cheap and simple and I am glad I never invested in the dripless seal.

Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606

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From: "David Detrick" <dldetrick at live.com>
> Can someone advise on the Gortex system?? What and where to buy, method to
> install, and any cons to using this dripless system.
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> If this is in the library somewhere, please let me know how to access. I
am
> new to the site.
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> Thanks.
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