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IP: 76.22.107.152
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Anti-Sieze Compound?
What's the best anti-seize compound to use on the various A4 fasteners in a saltwater boat? I am a huge fan of it on all auto engine stuff but I want to make sure I don't use something that would accelerate galvanic corrosion.
On another note, I might have to replace my prop shaft and may go stainless, is that a problem with a bronze prop? Mark 79 Catalina 27 |
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IP: 64.231.81.11
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I think there are 3 grades of anti-seize.
Go with the one used in nuclear boilers etc. I think they use nickel as the lubricant...in the nuclear industry standards are much more stringent and corrosion, galvanic or otherwise is a big issue. |
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IP: 142.68.126.158
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IP: 141.156.38.112
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Mark,
Bronze prop and SS shaft mix is fine but you will need a shaft zinc. Make sure SS is proper grade 316 L ,otherwise it will have a short life and suffer from crevice corrosion. |
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Thanks for all the info so far. Regarding the stainless shaft, sometime ago I was given a used stainless shaft of the same diameter (1") but longer. I just kept it around in case I needed some good 1" round stock for something someday. Yesterday I got my old bronze shaft out and noticed some wear in the stuffing box and cutlass bearing area and I remembered I had the stainless shaft laying around. I would just have to shorten it and have a new key way cut. I don't really know which is best, bronze or stainless. Also, I have no way of knowing what grade of stainless it is but I checked and it is magnetic.
Aluminum, nickel, copper, etc., I think I'll look for a anti-sieze that is marine rated with no metal in it. The last thing I need on a 30 year old engine is more corrosion. Another question: Whats the best stuffing box packing material? The boat came with a bunch of black rope flax of some sort, but I understand there are newer choices. Though seemingly expensive, Catalina Direct offers a "no-drip" material. Mark |
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IP: 71.252.15.2
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gore tex
Mark, For the packing material, I'd just use gore-tex. It is one of the 'newer' materials you speak of and is a replacement for the old flax stuff.
Unless you are having a problem with the existing stuffing box, I can't see the need for the extra expense of a dripless type, unless you want to eliminate that maintenance item.
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IP: 173.63.104.117
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Re: Packing gland
Mark,
Here is an excellent site for packing gland info. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box&page=1 Copy and paste to Microsoft Qord for a hard copy. Bill |
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Re: Packing gland
I would stay away from the no drip packing.
You need some water dripping to keep the shaft lubed. Follow the directions from the web site I sent to you and you will have no problems. If you can remove the whole box then soak it in vinagar overnite to clean it up. (Mispell Microsoft word) Bill |
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