Re: TWL: Repacking Rudder Stuffing Box
Subject: Re: TWL: Repacking Rudder Stuffing Box
From: Robert Austin (thataway4@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jan 02 2002 - 13:21:38 EST
Joe,
Normally three rings are used. Cut the ends at a bevel when on the
shaft with a razor blade or Exacto Knife. Stagger the cuts as you put the
packing in. Remove the old packing first. Now days I always use the teflon
impregnated packing, and put some teflon grease on the shaft as I slide each
ring in place. I also put a small amount of the grease on the last ring.
Regards--
Bob Austin,
30 foot single diesel aft cabin Carver
Pensacola, FL.
