What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft?

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What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft?

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Vessel Info: 1988 36' Convertible with new 8.1 Crusaders.
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04-22-2012, 01:25 PM

Don't use Flax packing, that's old school. Use the 1/4" GFO brand. It lasts forever and only needs an adjustment after the initial 2 hour run. Then it stays drip free. You will have problems with the dust in your bilge. Capt. George

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What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by Lured Away - 02-25-2011, 11:40 AM

What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by Bahamas - 02-25-2011, 11:52 AM

What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by secondchancemarine - 02-26-2011, 10:47 PM

What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by Lured Away - 02-28-2011, 05:12 PM

What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by secondchancemarine - 02-28-2011, 09:52 PM

What is the right size packing for 1.5" shaft? - by Uhehner - 04-22-2012, 01:25 PM

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