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*[[Stuffing_box_packing|How to repack the Stuffing box - by Stu Jackson]] | *[[Stuffing_box_packing|How to repack the Stuffing box - by Stu Jackson]] | ||
*[http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,2888.0.html How warm is too warm?] ''(takes you to the Message Board)'' | *[http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,2888.0.html How warm is too warm?] ''(takes you to the Message Board)'' | ||
| + | *[*[http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,2888.0.html What size stuffing for newer boats?] ''(takes you to the Message Board)'' What size stuffing for newer boats?] ''(takes you to the Message Board)'' | ||
*[http://www.pyiinc.com/index.php?section=pss_shaft_seal&action=main&sn=1 PYI Dripless Shaft Seal] ''(takes you to the PYI site; not an endorsement of either the product or retailer)''<br> | *[http://www.pyiinc.com/index.php?section=pss_shaft_seal&action=main&sn=1 PYI Dripless Shaft Seal] ''(takes you to the PYI site; not an endorsement of either the product or retailer)''<br> | ||
*[[Stuffing_box_comparison|Stuffing Box Comparison]] | *[[Stuffing_box_comparison|Stuffing Box Comparison]] | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 23 July 2011
Stuffing Box & Packing
The purpose of a stuffing box is to keep water from entering the boat thru the hole that a shaft (prop, rudder) exits the boat. Which is better, a traditional stuffing box or a dripless replacement?
- Dripless Packing Installation Q&A including advice on re-packing while in the water
- How to repack the Stuffing box - by Stu Jackson
- How warm is too warm? (takes you to the Message Board)
- [*What size stuffing for newer boats? (takes you to the Message Board) What size stuffing for newer boats?] (takes you to the Message Board)
- PYI Dripless Shaft Seal (takes you to the PYI site; not an endorsement of either the product or retailer)
- Stuffing Box Comparison
- Tools to make the job easier
Flexible Coupling
Rudder Packing Gland
- Information can also be found on the Edson web site. Edson Marine
Also of Interest
There are over a dozen Tech Notes on prop, shaft and the stuffing box for both the shaft as well as the rudder.
