[Public-List] Shaft Seal / Stuffing box

[Wes Gardner]

Hi All,

I guess I'm a traditionalist...I'll stick with the good old tried and true
stuffing box and deal with a few drips, the main reason....everyone
understands these things.  I suppose the down side might be in the limited
access to the stuffing box.  My boat has a large access port in the cockpit
sole so I can readily and easily adjust/maintain my stuffing box.  I've
also repacked many, many from my years in the yards so I'm not intimidated
when repacking either in the water or on the hard.  A well maintained
stuffing box can last virtually forever I suppose.  Also there's no need to
REALLY tighten the lock nut....these things are bronze (soft metal).

Wes

On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:40 AM George Dinwiddie via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Andrew,
>
> My thoughts are on
> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/DriplessSeal/
>
> Are you sure that teflon packing is dripless?
>
>   - George
>
> On 3/7/19 10:24 AM, Andrew Johns via Public-List wrote:
> > On #104 we have an old lasdrop dripless shaft seal that is no longer
> > supported by the manufacturer and due for replacement.
> >
> > What are the groups thoughts on shaft seals/ stuffing boxes?
> >
> > I'm leaning towards a conventional stuffing box with teflon dripless
> > packing.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Andrew
> > ECOLA #104
> >   Colchester ,VT
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