[C320-list] Packing change

[Warren Updike]

Paul, what I do is wrap the packing around the shaft overlapping the bitter
end.  Then, holding a razor blade at an angle to the axis of the shaft, saw
through both sections of the packing.  This creates an angled joint that is
self-sealing when pressure is applied.

I've never done this in the water; but, I understand others have
successfully.  However, if you have never replaced the packing and want to
remove the old, this is better done on the hard as it can be very difficult
to get the old out.

I was told by a diesel mechanic that he never removes the old packing. He
just adds as many new rings as will fit.  For what it's worth

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

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Ok.  Thanks

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You take the length of packing and wrap it around the shaft and
the cut it straight with a razor knife. When done you should have
three pieces cut exactly the length you need.


Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina
Chesapeake Bay Maryland 



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How do you know the lengths needed for the replacement pieces?  Problem is,
my 
bilge pump is dead.    By the way west marine is out of those.  I am trying
to 
keep tomorrow me from being mad at today me. 

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I have done this a couple of times and for me it is hard to say maybe a
couple 
of gallons at that most...much  depends on how long it takes you to get the
old 
stuff out.  I wrap the leaking side with a an old rag to slow things down
...and 
have my shop vac ready  to catch some of the water as well.......

Key is to have everything ready to go....  have the new pieces measured and
cut 
and all the tools laid out as well..

Tony 










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Can anyone tell me approximately how much water comes in when you change the

acking material?
Thanks for any help.  
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