[C320-list] Dry bilge?

[Chris Burti]

Jerry,
What kind of packing material are you using?

On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 10:53 AM, <jsheets at aol.com> wrote:

> We had to replace our shaft this summer due to discovery of some twisting,
> probably caused by PO fouling the prop. We replaced our bronze shaft with
> stainless steel. I am having trouble regulating the drip and it seems to
> get hotter than before. Any ideas as if the new stainless shaft makes a
> difference?
>
> Jerry
> JellyRoll  # 890
>
> > On Nov 20, 2014, at 9:47 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Scott,
> > If adjusted to not drip when not running and one drip when running, no
> > water gets to the bilge...it evaporates first. Mechanical seals can fail,
> > if they do, you will have a lot of water coming on board.
>



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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC