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Old 09-11-2008, 08:17 PM   #11
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Yes it is the old style stuffing box. I will try and post some pics this afternoon
then it for sure has to drip at least one time every three seconds. thats the standard.
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:44 PM   #12
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lets "assume" its an old style stuffing box with packing. it should drip one time every three seconds. . if its "dripless" then it shouldnt leak at all. over tightening an old style stuffing box will cause the shaft to over heat and snap.
THATS WHY U TIGHTEN BY HAND,
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Old 09-13-2008, 09:37 AM   #13
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Some interesting reading.

http://www.boatus.com/boattech/Casey/StuffingBox.htm

And pictures.

http://www.alohaowners.com/pages/pro...uffing_box.htm


Blow boats but similiar tech.

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box
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