[Alberg30] Re: Public-list digest, Vol 1 #81 - 2 msgs

[Mike Lehman]

To; Peter Somokowicz,

Several years ago, when I replaced my engine, I replaced the flax packing in the stuffing box with this space age packing material which is made from a combination of Teflon and a blue paste substance. It is advertised to 1. reduce friction 2. reduce heat and 3. to change the stuffing box from a water lubricated bearing to a permanently sealed bearing. It never needs servicing and doesn't drip water. The process is to remove and thoroughly clean up the stuffing box and repack it with this new material. It is used on power boats to increase the shaft RPM and reduce heat by reducing friction. It's been 4 years and I haven't had to adjust the stuffing box since the initial installation [although I check it periodically for heat and water drip]. I have since installed it on two other A30's and they are doing fine also. It does not require that you change the stuffing box. It is sold at West Marine for about $55 called a Drip-Less Moldable Packing Kit and I have been very pleased with the results.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=201&prrfnbr=6044&outlet

Mike Lehman
840 Mill Creek Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-9067 (Home)
(443) 253-7054 (Mobile)

sail_505 at hotmail.com

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  Ross hi   
        Thank you  for your  reply.  I  had  a  problem putting  mine   
  together again and  wondered if I had  lost some parts.  It appears  now   
  that I have it done.   How  much  would  you like for them ?? 
        Anther  question  . Has any one have  any experience with a dripless 
  shaft seal  ??  This is next on  my upgrades list.  and  which  seal  is the   
  best  ?? 
  thank you 
              Peter Somkowicz 
              Gitano  #271 
              352-371-2500 
              352-3735829 FAX 
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