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I installed a new exhaust flapper on my transom about 3 years ago and found a willing friend to hold the wrench when I bolted it up and clamp the exhaust hose to it. She was about 5'2", skinny, and able with tools and following instructions. She worked her way through the access hatch on the back end of the port laz.
However, due to the nature of the job she was clearly a 'one-use' helper and I used her up that day. And she was no kid, so I had to deal with her cursing me the whole time. Perhaps if I used Dave's resource he wouldn't have known quite so many colorful phrases.
Chris
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From: David Shugarts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mar 10, 2008 2:57 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Shaft packing
What you need is a very skinny kid, old enough to work the tools, and slim enough to get a lot of his arm and torso in there. I have such a kid and I can rent him for about $105/hr, plus the McDonalds bill, plus travel. Do you think the $5 share is too much money for a 15-year-old to be getting?
--Dave S.
On 3/10/08 2:40 PM, "Stephan Debelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I can imagine why the eh eh, looks like a fun job (I can barely fit one arm in there):-)
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:34 PM, ivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Heh! Heh! He said shaft packing
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 <http://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,
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