Real Seal stuffing box maintenance

MarkClayton · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2002

My 31'' Allmand has had the stuffing box
replaced. It was replaced with a
mechanical face seal from Real Seal of
Miami, FL. The company is out of
business. I have the installation
instructions from the previous owner, but I
would like to know if anyone knows what I
should do to maintain it.

Thanks,
Mark

Denr · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2002

It''s your luck day, no maintainence is required, each season check the double hose clamps at each end of the dripless seal assembly. Now send me $25 for this marine survey advise!

hamiam · #3 (**permalink**) 07-08-2002

not true. you will need to "burp" the air out of the seal each season after you splash the boat.

Denr · #4 (**permalink**) 07-08-2002

Not true if installed correctly like mine was, a hose is permanently attached for the release of trapped air. Burping is only necessary after to many beers in a short period of time!