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3/16" or 1/4" packing on prop shaft Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: Repairs and Maintenance Forum Name: Boat Maintenance Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20236 Printed Date: November-20-2024 at 8:19am Topic: 3/16" or 1/4" packing on prop shaft Posted By: dillon5 Subject: 3/16" or 1/4" packing on prop shaft Date Posted: December-28-2010 at 1:11pm 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? Thanks, Mark ------------- 95 Nautique 351 Replies: Posted By: TRBenj Date Posted: December-28-2010 at 1:20pm 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. ------------- Posted By: SNobsessed Date Posted: December-28-2010 at 1:40pm Easiest way to measure - See if a 3/16 or 1/4 inch drill bit will fit in the gap. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin Posted By: Fl Inboards Date Posted: December-28-2010 at 2:01pm 95 SN 1/4" ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 Posted By: dillon5 Date Posted: December-28-2010 at 2:17pm Thanks everyone. 1/4" looks and feels right to me so I will change it. Mark ------------- 95 Nautique 351

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