Thank you for the input, I was planning on adding a second clamp, not sure why it was that way but agree it is a good idea:-)
I will listen to the tip and get some 3/16 Goretex. Stephan On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Chris Maddox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 1976 with Atomic 4 and 1" shaft. I use the Goretex packing as > well and I've had excellent results - they bill it as 'dripless' but owing > to the collective wisdom of this list and an engineer's conservatism I > adjust it to drip none with the engine off and about 1 drop/30 seconds at > speed, and I adjust the packing gland maybe twice a year as needed. Never > runs hot (if the packing gland ever gets too hot to touch, you have an > issue). I think it's 3/16" but I can't quote that reliably, since I last > changed it 3+ years ago. There's no substitute for getting into the cave > and measuring the gap. Note you should be able to change this 'wet' by just > stuffing rags in the open space. > > I will second John's recommendation for two clamps at each end. This > should be your standard practice for any hose connection that has the > potential to sink the boat. > > Chris > > Aria #2393 1976 - Pasadena, MD > > www.ariasails.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Mar 10, 2008 1:52 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Shaft packing > > Stephan > > I have an 83 with Universal diesel and the shaft is 1 inch. I used a > 3/16 packing GTU Gore packing (graphite/gortex). See WM catalog pg. 642. > So-so results. I think my problem is with the shaft which is possibly > scored and I have been unable to obtain the proper tightness and drip rate. > In reference to taking a look under the rubber, not sure that is needed, but > you may wish to attach another stainless clamp to the boat side. Mine has > two clamps on both ends. > > John Jennings > > > In a message dated 3/10/2008 11:41:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > All, > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me the packing size I need for a > Catalina 27' 1978, this is the original Atomic 4 gas engine. I realize > there might be different shaft size but having the opportunity to go to a > store today and not had the chance to measure the size I am hoping someone > might have an idea:-) Attached is a photo..also recommendations on the type > of packing is welcome, seem like the standard stuff is cheap VS the graphite > one 2-3 times the price. This being my first sailboat, I was also wondering > if I should remove the rubber attached to the fiberglass and take a peek in > there? > > I am attaching a photo if that can help. > > * I know there was also someone on this list who belongs to the Nyack Boat > Club but I lost your e mail address, if you could resend it:-) > > Thanks in advance, > > -- > Stephan > > MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: stephan.debelle > > -- > Stephan > > MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: stephan.debelle > > > > > ------------------------------ > It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & > Finance.<http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001> > > -- Stephan MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: stephan.debelle
