[C320-list] GFO Packing

[Kaare Wold]

We replaced the packing with GFO and only used three rings.  Works well and 
provides plenty of thread engagement.  I have discovered that the GFO is 
very sensitive to adjustment.  To obtain that recommended 3-4 drops/min 
takes a bit of very very slight "tweeking". Once there, works great.
Kaare Wold   Sheet Music,  #945
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Jacobs" <johjacob1 at mac.com>
To: <C320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 12:59 PM
Subject: [C320-list] GFO Packing


I just cleaned out the old Flax Packing from the stuffing box.  There were a 
total of 4 complete ringlets of packing inside.  I had purchased GFO 
packing,  1/4” as per owners manual.  I cut 4 strands to size and installed 
them with the appropriate degree of rotation for each one so that the seams 
would not overlap.  All of this was a piece of cake.
My concern however is that I was only able to turn the stuffing box nut five 
turns onto the threaded portion of the Locking nut shaft.
Anyone have the same experience?  Not sure if this is right?  Is this too 
much packing?  Should I take a ring out?

John Jacobs
“Surprise” 1999=