I've had the same GFO Gore-Tex in my stuffing box since 2006. I do let
it drip just a little bit, but they say once you break it in you don't
have to. No problems to date. The box was new when I re-powered, by
Buck Algonquin. I like it because the nut has a little tab with a hole,
which I tied over to an engine stringer with seizing wire. With my V
Drive and RH prop, the forward rotation is also the same direction to
loosen the nut. However, it has the standard lock nut, and hasn't ever
budged.
Wal
Pierre wrote:
The newer packing material is GFO Gore-Tex dripless packing. Did not experiment
it yet, but I might next spring.
_______________________________________________
This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com
CnC-List@cnc-list.com
