[Public-List] dripless

[Bobby]

Hey George, 
 
For that dripless packing, can one install this whilst the boat is in the water or will the boat need to be hauled out?  Does it need curing time before getting wet or will the water flowing in impede the installation?  
 
 

--- On Fri, 6/5/09, George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> wrote:


From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Source of bilge water
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 1:46 AM


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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