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dillon5 
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 Topic: 3/16" or 1/4" packing on prop shaftPosted: December-28-2010 at 1:11pm |
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On a 95 Nautique, I had read that the packing for the prop shaft was 3/16", but after replacing it last weekend it seemed like there was plenty of room for 1/4" packing. I actually was able to fit four pieces of the 3/16" in the nut. Does anyone know for sure what size it takes, or does it really matter?
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TRBenj
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Posted: December-28-2010 at 1:20pm |
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It does matter. 3/16" packing in a gland meant for 1/4" will leak like crazy. You have to measure the old stuff or the nut itself to confirm what you need- CC was not all that consistent on which sizes they used.
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Posted: December-28-2010 at 1:40pm |
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Easiest way to measure - See if a 3/16 or 1/4 inch drill bit will fit in the gap.
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Posted: December-28-2010 at 2:01pm |
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95 SN 1/4"
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Posted: December-28-2010 at 2:17pm |
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Thanks everyone. 1/4" looks and feels right to me so I will change it.
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