[Public-List] Source of bilge water

[George Dinwiddie]

John Brugeman wrote:
> To anyone,
> 
> What is the drip rate for the stuffing box on the prop shaft when
> running?  I think I have tightened mine to tight because it is not
> dripping at all.  Previously, I was pumping about 2 gallons per week
> out of the bilge.

John, with ordinary flax packing, a drip every few seconds is normal 
while the shaft is turning.  It shouldn't drip at all when not turning.

I use a clay-like packing that allows it to not drip at all.  See 
http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/StuffingBox/ for 
more details.

  - George

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