Hello Albin31Owners,
My Albin31 got a leaks around the stuffing box.
I guess its time to change new packing ... Have any one done it ?
Wish to know the packing specs/size and choices .... PTFE(Teflon) or GTU(Goretex) material ?
Cheers !
Lawrento
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RSYC
Singapore.
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Albin 31 Y1996 stuffing box packing
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lawrento
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Re: Albin 31 Y1996 stuffing box packing
Hello Albin31Owners,
Further infos to my Albin31, she is powered by Cummins 6CTA 450hp and drive shaft of 1.5".
Thanks,
Lawrento
Best Bet 3
RSYC
Singapore.
Further infos to my Albin31, she is powered by Cummins 6CTA 450hp and drive shaft of 1.5".
Thanks,
Lawrento
Best Bet 3
RSYC
Singapore.
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lawrento
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Re: Albin 31 Y1996 stuffing box packing
Hello Albin31Owners,
Updates.
Dismantle the stuffing box .... took out the existing packing, its 1/4" PTFFE stuff packing.
Try out the GTU type packing, can use the 5/16" size.... looks good after installation.
Yet to do sea trial.... will do later this weekend.
Cheers !
Lawrento
Best Bet 3
RSYC
Singapore.
Updates.
Dismantle the stuffing box .... took out the existing packing, its 1/4" PTFFE stuff packing.
Try out the GTU type packing, can use the 5/16" size.... looks good after installation.
Yet to do sea trial.... will do later this weekend.
Cheers !
Lawrento
Best Bet 3
RSYC
Singapore.
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Russell
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Re: Albin 31 Y1996 stuffing box packing
I think you made the right choice on the Goretex stuffing. From what I have read on other sites you can tighten that stuffing until it is essentially dripless without worry about heating and damaging the drive shaft. Let us know if you find the same results.
Russ
2005 Flush Deck
Honey Girl
Volvo D6-310
Stuart FL
2005 Flush Deck
Honey Girl
Volvo D6-310
Stuart FL