I used the GFO packing successfully this year. It worked as specified.
Art Snapper
Sabbatical #6610
mlprovost wrote:
Thanks.
Seems there are two choices for "dripless" stuffing boxes. One is the
mold-able stuff you place between traditional flax and another I came
across is GFO Fiber Packing:
http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products/gfopacking/packing.html#measure
Anyone have experience with one vs. the other?
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> Does anyone recall the size flax need for the stuffing box
on C-27's?
>
> Also I think I'll try a dripless (which still requires
conventional flax
> to
> hold it together) - any recommendations?
>
> Mike Provost
> "Laurel Anne" 6002
> Cape Cod
> from del kleitz 1/8 for 1" shaft lone wolft 3561 std '78. a4>
>
