Packing 34 MT
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motion30
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my 1973 34' mt with a 1.5'' shaft uses 5/16'' packing
yo
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I have a 1977 34 DC and I tried 5/16 " three rings but was to tight, shaft got hot, then used 1/4" three rings worked fine ( plain flax packing)
-- Edited by yo on Monday 5th of September 2011 01:45:25 PM
-- Edited by yo on Monday 5th of September 2011 01:45:25 PM
FF
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Screw off the end piece and see what size drill bit barely slides in to measure the size packing required.
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- Now boatless - sold 6/2018
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- Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Last time packed I had them use that Goretex teflon impregnated stuffing, and my box is almost dripless at rest now, with slow seep when running, which keeps the shaft cool. I would not use the flax stuff any more. FF would agree, I'm sure.
