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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

22-07-2015, 14:19

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Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

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Posted By redsky49

Re: Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

I originally set the box to where I was just starting to compress the stuffing. Launched the boat, pulled away from the lift, and went below to check the gland. Water was flowing pretty freely. ...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

22-07-2015, 06:57

Replies: 15

Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

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Posted By redsky49

Re: Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

Yep. Then monitor it for a while - you may have to make a minor adjustment - checking both the drip rate and (carefully) checking the temperature by either placing your hand on the stuffing box or...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

21-07-2015, 22:13

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Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

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Posted By redsky49

Re: Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

2 years huh!? Well, prior to the most recent stuffing replacement back in August, 2014 my previous teflon stuffing (GFO) lasted eight years and 700 hours. Admittedly, it was leaking pretty badly at...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

21-07-2015, 18:07

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Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

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Posted By redsky49

Re: Stuffing box Packing break in procedure

No break-in to speak of.

My experience with Gore Tex type packing, you merely adjust while underway, adjusting the stuffing box for a drip every five to ten seconds. Once set, typically no...

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