Should I go dripless?
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Topic: Should I go dripless?
Posted By: Mercrewser
Subject: Should I go dripless?
Date Posted: April-14-2006 at 11:03pm
My stuffing box is real hard to get to(v-drive). I was thinking about going to a dripless while the engine was out. Then I realized you have to have a cooling line going in to it, and I'm worried that some rust particles and junk will break free from inside the engine (very old), and ruin the packing. So now I think I will repack the boxes that are there. Any other ideas? Inboard guys?
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1969 Chris Craft Commander SS #39
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Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: April-15-2006 at 10:43am
On the dripless seals, you don't have to worry about rust or anything damaging the sealing surface. SO I would go ahead and install one while the engine is out.
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique
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Posted By: SS-201
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 5:22am
The best dripless is from Johnson Propeller, a complete unit. 800 359 9730 ask for Eric.
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SS 201
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