Re: TWL: Repacking Rudder Stuffing Box
Subject: Re: TWL: Repacking Rudder Stuffing Box
From: Robert Austin (thataway4@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jan 02 2002 - 16:37:53 EST
The Teflon packing is used extensively on SS shafts, as well as alloy
shafts--there is absolutely no reason that Teflon would cause a "galvanic
action". As for heat build up, although this could potentially be a problem
in prop shafts, the packing is adjusted as any other: tighten just enough to
stop the drip at rest. The heat problem and leaking is present in any
material if over tightened. A rudder shaft has very little motion and there
should be no heat build up there.
Bob Austin,
30 foot single diesel aft cabin Carver
Pensacola, FL.
