Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Beta Marine Repower Solutions -> Beta Marine Engines -> Packing new stuffing box
Post Info TOPIC: Packing new stuffing box
millersail


Newbie

Status: Offline
Posts: 1
Date:
Packing new stuffing box
Permalink  

Dear Friends:

I have re-powered my Stone Horse with a Beta 14. New 3/4" shaft using Buck Algonquin spud type stuffing box. Specified packing for the size and arrangement is 3/8". I've decided to try Gore GFO packing this time. 

Only two rings of packing comfortably fit inside spud (gland). Most recommendations advise three. But there really isn't space enough.

What do folks think? Are two rings sufficient, inasmuch as the space for packing material is essentially filled using two?

I appreciate all thoughts here.

Thank you.

Robert Miller



__________________
Farron


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 198
Date:
Permalink  

Hello Robert,

We have seen mixed results from the "synthetic" packing and prefer the tried and true wax impregnated flax with the tell tale drip of seawater.

Your box was designed for this style of packing and the synthetic stuff may not fill it quite the same.

The results are the most important thing and many people swear by the synthetic packing.

If the packing is keeping out the water and not causing the shaft or stuffing box to over heat I would claim success.

Best regards,

Farron



__________________

Best regards,

Farron

Technical Sales and Service for Beta Marine, US Ltd. Minnesott Beach, NC   PH: 252-249-2473  farron@betamarineusa.com
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Beta Marine Repower Solutions -> Beta Marine Engines -> Packing new stuffing box
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard