[Alberg30] shaft packing?

[Tom Sutherland]

George, thanks for the prompt response. This is exactly the answer I was
hoping for. I had already ordered the 3/16 packing. When I removed the
old packing I thought I had made a mistake. Your reply cleared things up 
.
Tom S
A-30  412

George Dinwiddie wrote:
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I used 3/16" (see
> http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/StuffingBox/).
>   1/4" would work, but would be harder to get into place.  The 3/16"
> squashes down to make a good seal.
> 
>   - George
> 
> Tom Sutherland wrote:
> > Fellow Albergers,
> >
> > I remember reading on the list (I think) that the size packing for our
> > Alberg 30's is 3/16.
> >
> > I measured the inside of the packing gland and it is 1 and 3/8. The
> > shaft is 7/8. I would have thought this would call for 1/4 inch packing.
> >
> > Has anyone replaced their packing recently and do they recall what size
> > they used?
> >
> > I am using the drip less moldable packing but it does call for regular
> > packing on both sides of the expensive green stuff.
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Tom S
> > A30  412
> >  +
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