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I like the idea of a left hand thread, but they don't make one for a 1" shaft. I guess I have to get a bigger boat!
1993 Sea Ray 200 Overnighter OB with 1993 Mercury 150 hp Outboard
1979 Starcraft 14' Rowboat with 2011 Mercury 9.9 hp Outboard
Former boat: 1971 Trojan F26
Not much water comes in even without packing, easy to do in water. The packing is only about 1 foot deep in the water so very little pressure, Bilge pumps easily takes care of it and then only comes on rarely. At least that is for a 1 inch shaft and gland.
Larry Eddington
1984 F-36 Tri Cabin "The Phoenix II"
1978 F-28 "The Phoenix"
Fish Master 2350 Bay Boat
9.5' Dink
I had the repacking done by the marina before launch last Spring -- mechanic came back the next day to check on it, and tighten it down a little more (good folks). I'm tempted to tighten it down a little more because I get some dripping at rest in the slip -- not much, but maybe a drip every ten or fifteen seconds. There is always a little water in the bilge, and I would like to see if I can dry it out this year after relaunching. I would like to tighten the nut down just enough to stop any dripping at rest. Does that seem acceptable, as long as I can turn the shaft by hand?
Motors should run. People -- not so much.
1980 F26, Mercruiser 305
1979 14' Starcraft, 1957 18 hp Evinrude and '57 3hp Evinrude kicker
oldboat1 wrote:I had the repacking done by the marina before launch last Spring -- mechanic came back the next day to check on it, and tighten it down a little more (good folks). I'm tempted to tighten it down a little more because I get some dripping at rest in the slip -- not much, but maybe a drip every ten or fifteen seconds. There is always a little water in the bilge, and I would like to see if I can dry it out this year after relaunching. I would like to tighten the nut down just enough to stop any dripping at rest. Does that seem acceptable, as long as I can turn the shaft by hand?
What kind of packing was used? If the packing was GFO and diagonal cuts were used for the rings, you should be able to tighten the packing nut so it doesn't leak when the shaft is not moving. I would tighten the nut just to the point where the dripping stops and not any further.
If flax packing was used, a little dripping when the shaft is not moving is normal (from my experience). I was never able to get the flax packing to stop dripping. That's why I changed to GFO.
1993 Sea Ray 200 Overnighter OB with 1993 Mercury 150 hp Outboard
1979 Starcraft 14' Rowboat with 2011 Mercury 9.9 hp Outboard
Former boat: 1971 Trojan F26
Thanks. I thought it was flax packing, but I'll check with the mechanic first -- and won't be too concerned about it if it's flax and dripping a little. I like a little dripping when underway too, and I wouldn't be comfortable if there wasn't any. But I get tired of the water in the bilge -- not enough to kick on the automatic pump, but just kind of messy. (On the other hand, if I knew it wasn't the shaft packing, I would be concerning about it coming in from a thru hull or hose clamp somewhere and spend part of the summer trying to solve that. Maybe I'll let the fool thing leak a little if it's going to and go on to something else.... Snow hasn't even melted yet, and I'm thinking about bilge water. whacko!)
Motors should run. People -- not so much.
1980 F26, Mercruiser 305
1979 14' Starcraft, 1957 18 hp Evinrude and '57 3hp Evinrude kicker
Just got my GFO Packing in, I'll attempt it this Spring,or if it ever gets above freezing around here , Damn Polar Vortex !!! Thanks to all who replied.
I am installing Dripless shaft seals and the only readjustment I can see is to check the clamps for tightness. Also you mentioned waterless, they don't leak but for power boats need a supply of water if used over 15 mph for lubricant. Where the shaft comes out of hull will cavitate and then not water to lubricate the seal.
Larry Eddington
1984 F-36 Tri Cabin "The Phoenix II"
1978 F-28 "The Phoenix"
Fish Master 2350 Bay Boat
9.5' Dink
Lawman wrote:Would'nt Diesels be to heavy for a 30 ??
there are some Yanmars and Nanis that would work real well . there was a Clean machine for sale last year with 2 perkins in it , only issue is one was a revese turn and parts can be hard to find . But II thought about it
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
