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miller19j
05-18-2003, 10:12 AM
I took out my boat for the first time yesterday after rebuilding my Berkeley JC pump and today I noticed a waxy substance that has seeped out of my packing and run down the side of the suction piece. Is this normal after the first run?
sleekcraft76
05-18-2003, 03:11 PM
mine did that to , don't know if that is normal but it seams to have stoped.
Duane HTP
05-18-2003, 05:35 PM
You probably had them a little too tight for the first outing and melted them down a little bit. Probably no real damage. Run them for a while that way and see if they leak any at 3000 rpm. If so tighten just a little more and that will more than likely take care of them.
[ May 18, 2003, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Duane HTP ]
miller19j
05-19-2003, 07:26 AM
Thanks guys :)
pops1
05-20-2003, 06:59 AM
miller19j:
Thanks guys :) Miller -maybe on your next change out- try the graphite woven-No wax- It has a much higher RPM range. cost a little more -worth it -Dave
miller19j
05-20-2003, 07:18 AM
pops1:
miller19j:
Thanks guys :) Miller -maybe on your next change out- try the graphite woven-No wax- It has a much higher RPM range. cost a little more -worth it -Dave Where would I get that? That sounds like the ticket this way stuff is real messy!
Blown 472
05-20-2003, 07:20 AM
miller19j:
pops1:
miller19j:
Thanks guys :) Miller -maybe on your next change out- try the graphite woven-No wax- It has a much higher RPM range. cost a little more -worth it -Dave Where would I get that? That sounds like the ticket this way stuff is real messy! Not to sound like hb, but I think Jack has it.
miller19j
05-20-2003, 07:28 AM
Blown 472:
Not to sound like hb, but I think Jack has it. Oh no here we go again! :D wink
Duke
05-20-2003, 08:33 AM
how long till chet's here? lol
Liberator TJ1984
05-20-2003, 09:15 AM
I'll fill in till he gets here :rolleyes:
Try getting the solid White Teflon packing if you can..
We get it from a local Bearing Dealer ...it is usually sold by the pound or foot and cut it to the size you need ...take old packing with you and they will match it up.
I beleive it is square 3/8" ???
Gopherrr
pops1
05-21-2003, 06:37 PM
miller19j:
pops1:
miller19j:
Thanks guys :) Miller -maybe on your next change out- try the graphite woven-No wax- It has a much higher RPM range. cost a little more -worth it -Dave Where would I get that? That sounds like the ticket this way stuff is real messy! In Stock- Aggressor 888-246-5075