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502 JET
06-17-2007, 09:10 PM
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15596DSC00585-med.JPGI'm reassembling my pump and I have two types of rope packing. Is one better than the other?
probablecause
06-17-2007, 09:24 PM
The black graphite.
IMPATIENT 1
06-18-2007, 05:36 AM
The black graphite.
i second that, the graphite wears the shaft less and it takes 4 instead of 5 white ones to fill the gland.
UBFJ #454
06-18-2007, 05:58 AM
Neither ... Look at the 'Mechanical Shaft Seal' sold by Hi-Tech Performance.
Link to: http://www.hi-techperformance.com/HPParts.HTM
Then scrowl down to 'Mechanical Shaft Seal'.
502 JET
06-18-2007, 06:45 AM
Neither ... Look at the 'Mechanical Shaft Seal' sold by Hi-Tech Performance.
Link to: http://www.hi-techperformance.com/HPParts.HTM
Then scrowl down to 'Mechanical Shaft Seal'.
I know about the mechanical shaft seals.
My only problem with it is when it starts leaking its going to be a big job to change. The packing I can change at the river.