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Old 03-19-2020, 08:05 AM
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Stuffing box packing source size

Since I replaced my cutlass recently, I am going to repack the stuffing box

I got some 1/4 flax from a local supplier which was unwaxed and very dry .

It did not fit well. I also had a small amount of older waxed what appeared to
be of a smaller diameter. I don't know if the dry stuff was an older style but
the waxed is preferable due to sealing together as well as clinging to
the shaft better while cutting it.

I would like to know styles, mfr and place to buy the good stuffing?

I am aware of the proper cutting angle to promote sealing.

Thanks

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The Binnacle out your way should have what you need. Did you measure the gap between your shaft and the inside of the stuffing box? Not recommended to go by the measurement of the old as it gets distorted - it happens more often that expected with our customers.
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Never heard of the Binnacle The boat is in Boston.

I am interested the types of material best to use and mfr


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I have selected 1/4 inch teflon impregnated stuffing

from Hamilton Marine
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I'm a fan of this stuff

http://gfopacking.com/

edit: I found the data sheet

http://gfopacking.com/pdf/GFO_Data.pdf
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I've used the stuff from Western Pacific Trading Co. They have either goretex or carbon fiber based products, both impregnated with a synthetic Teflon lubricant.
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Thanks Guys!

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Never heard of the Binnacle The boat is in Boston.

I am interested the types of material best to use and mfr


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oops.. for some reason I thought you were in Shearwater NS
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