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89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 5:34 pm
by mrrudely
Does anyone know what size packing I need for the propeller shafts?
I Am thinking of using GFO
Any thoughts?
Thx
rr
Re: 89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 7:41 pm
by zedtwentyate
mrrudely wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 5:34 pm
Does anyone know what size packing I need for the propeller shafts?
I Am thinking of using GFO
Any thoughts?
Thx
rr
1/4” is the correct size. There’s a couple of great posts about GFO material. Some are older posts so try a google search on it.
Also make sure you check temps. I used GFO and it took some adjustments to get it right and break in time.
Re: 89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:12 pm
by zedtwentyate
viewtopic.php?t=5038
Great post about creating a ram to put the packing in
viewtopic.php?t=9202&start=15
2 tools you need...a pick and hook set and a 1.25" piece of PVC cut in half-ish to create a ram. Makes life much easier.
Re: 89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 9:06 pm
by mowens
And if your in the water don't fear the flood. It won't be that bad just work quickly bilge pump might kick on once.
Re: 89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 10:49 pm
by mrrudely
thank you
the boat is in the water so I am going to have my mechanic do the job
Re: 89 10 meter mid cabin packing
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 6:26 am
by RWS
good choice
keeps bad surprises to a minimum
RWS