Dripless Packing

mgotro@sbcglobal.net · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2006

Does anyone have any advice on dripless packing? I don't want to go the PSS Shaft Seal route but I believe that there are some Teflon packing products that you can install in place of the normal packing?

Thanks,

Mike
s/v Dulcinea
Dallas, Texas

DeepFrz · #2 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006

Look for Gore-Tex packing.

http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products...g.html#measure
Phil

SailorMitch · #3 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006

Get the Gore-Tex that DeepFrz recommends. You can tighten the stuffing box so that it doesn't drip at all with that product. It works very well in my boat.

whathree · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2006

I put in Teflon packing in my prev. boat. Worked well for 3 years then we sold it. The present owner asked me after 2 more years when he should check or adjust it. I told him , if its not broke, dont fix it.still going OK today.
Bill