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Jonny Quest 
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 Topic: Gore-Tex Shaft PackingPosted: April-22-2017 at 7:35pm |
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What is the proper drip rate for the Gore-Tex GFO shaft packing? I've only used the flax packing before and I just installed a new drive shaft and used Gore-Tex packing. On the lake today I adjusted the gland nut to get approximately 1 drip every 15 to 20 seconds. Is that too much? Too little?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: April-22-2017 at 8:37pm |
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JQ,
Run the boat some more to allow the packing to seat. Then tighten the gland slightly by hand if you can. Make sure the gland and shaft aren't getting hot. The GFO is "virtually" dripless but water is still needed. I feel getting it down to a drip every minute is possible. |
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Posted: April-22-2017 at 9:18pm |
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I agree with Pete, use heat as the variable to adjust to.
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Posted: April-22-2017 at 10:55pm |
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How many of y'all replace the safety wire on your packing gland nut after tightening?
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Posted: April-22-2017 at 11:31pm |
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I just used it over again.
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Posted: April-23-2017 at 6:23am |
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Older glands don't even have the holes for safety wire.
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