Hi David,
I put Gore packing on my stuffing box years ago and have never seen any
dripping, but like you I've never had it heat up, except when I first go
in the water and there's air in the tube. I used to worry but it seems
to be working fine, just finished a 10 day cruise using the engine all
day long most of the time.
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 8/9/2024 5:51 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote:
I recently repacked my stuffing box with Gore packing. I had lubricated the
threads so it was easy to adjust so i hand tightened until no water was coming
out then tightened the lock nut with wrench. We had a long motor the other day
and i was able to check it while moving. There was still no water dripping but
it was not warm. Is there any need for it to drip under way if it is not
getting hot?
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