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From: Larry N. Brown (no email)
Date: Thu Feb 07 2008 - 15:48:20 EST
> The February issue of PPM has an interesting article on stuffing boxes and
> shaft seals.
> Steve Willett
> Camano 31
> Thibodaux, Louisiana
Just another thought. I had a good friend with a Bertram sportfish who tried
to get me to use these devices. I almost succumbed. But. He generally
operated the boat at high rpm which could rough up a traditional packing
gland. I run at low rpm, low shaft rpm. I've seen little seepage. Get more
water in the bilge from air-conditioner condensate than from packing glands.
Oh, and if the packing material fails, just grease up an old T-shirt, bung
it in and press.
Regards,
Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1
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