Hello all,
I have stuffing box curiosity. Is there a standard packing size for A4s? I ask because I just pulled the old packing out of my stuffing box for the first time and found way too much packing in it (count 'em, 8 rings!). Luckily, the shaft is not scored and is in good shape. Unfortunately, I pulled 3 different sizes (and I think 3 different types) of packing out of the stuffing box, so I'm left guessing the right replacement size. I'm hoping there is a standard A4 packing size so I don't have to buy three different sizes. Shaft is 3/4". Boat is a '79 Pearson 30. The attached picture shows what I discovered.
Thanks,
Carter
I have stuffing box curiosity. Is there a standard packing size for A4s? I ask because I just pulled the old packing out of my stuffing box for the first time and found way too much packing in it (count 'em, 8 rings!). Luckily, the shaft is not scored and is in good shape. Unfortunately, I pulled 3 different sizes (and I think 3 different types) of packing out of the stuffing box, so I'm left guessing the right replacement size. I'm hoping there is a standard A4 packing size so I don't have to buy three different sizes. Shaft is 3/4". Boat is a '79 Pearson 30. The attached picture shows what I discovered.
Thanks,
Carter
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