Re: catalina27-talk: Stuffing box

[Ralph E. Ahseln]

And yet another tip.   Use the PTFE "Impregnated" Packing (not the Coated one)  .. And be sure to get a tube of PTFE Grease (Teflon stuff) I'll be messy to install but worth it.  See West Marine catalog.   Advantage ?   While the engine is idle, the grease acts as a water block and little or no water drips.  As soon as the shaft moves the grease warms and allows some water to lubricate the shaft and a small drip passes.   I like the idea of No drips while the boat isn't being run.  No pump action at all for weeks.. And, it's a lot cheaper than having a Dripless installed.   UW Ralph Ahseln Oblio Gresham OR