[C320-list] Stuffing box

[RONALD HODEL]

Hi Jerry,

IMHO the solution depends on when you last re-packed your shaft gland (stuffing box) I’d either tighten it a bit or change the packing. I don’t get any drips when the shaft is not turning and very little when it is (a drip per minute maybe). If you choose to tighten the gland, you don’t want to tighten it (so tightly) that the shaft doesn’t turn easily, however and you don’t want it to get anywhere near hot to the touch. Others with a temperature gun could probably tell you what they’re reading temperature-wise. Mine is cool to the touch.

At least those are my quick thoughts,
Ron Hodel
#1070 Lokomaikai

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> On Nov 8, 2020, at 5:42 AM, Jerry's Iphone <jellyroll02 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a very slight drip of water even when the engine is not running. Getting about 8-10 per minute when running and engaged. I’ve read that there should be none when the shaft isn’t turning. 
> Should I be concerned or is this somewhat normal for 320’s?
> 
> Thanks as always for the good advice on this site. 
> 
> Jerry
> JellyRoll     890