packing for stuffing box

[rhschnauss]

What packing fits an '85 2001 in both the shaft box and the steering box. what type of packing is best. The guy on the following website likes gore gfo packing. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/s...box&page=2

[east tx skier]

RE: packing for stuffing box

Depends on shaft size. On my older MC with a 1" shaft, the rope size is 1/4". On the 1.125" shaft, I believe it's 3/16". I considered the gortex option when I replaced mine. My dealer had the flax packing for $.40. That stuff lasts a good while and I don't mind the drip.

[Rick]

RE: packing for stuffing box

I beleive the steering box is 1/4 and the shaft is 3/16 I use the teflon impregnated Flax but the Gore is also good. There is a good guide on Correctcraftfan.com if you search packing.

[TRBenj]

RE: packing for stuffing box

Measure the old packing before you order the new stuff- thats the only way to guarantee you get the right sizes for both. CC seemed to be relatively inconsistent. My '90 took 3/16" in both driveshaft and rudder- but its anyones guess as to whether yours is 3/16" or 1/4".

[WakeSlayer]

RE: packing for stuffing box

Could be both also. Tim is right, measure it, it is really easy to do. You can also verify that what is in there is correct by using a drill bit the appropriate size to check the width of the span in the nut. Our Mustang had the wrong packing in the rudder port.

[rhschnauss]

RE: packing for stuffing box

is flax or gfo better? any experience with them.

[rhschnauss]

RE: packing for stuffing box

Ive got to do the ski nautique and the 54 century resorter.

[WakeSlayer]

RE: packing for stuffing box

I use the Goretex from SkiDim.