Packing Gland Material

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Mike Hagerman

Does anyone with a 1977 Cat 30 know which thickness of packing gland material I need? Is teflon better than flax or should I stick to basics?
 
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Kevin McGrath

packing gland

I use 3/16 packing. The teflon is the best. I have my stuffing box adjusted so that it only sweats out, and the stuffing box is always cool to the touch.
 
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jchealey

Whats your e-mail address?

Tried to e-mail you a couple of times,must have a wrong address. Jim.
 
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Mike Hagerman

My E-Mail

Try mikec44@ix.netcom.com. We're still out of the water at Bullock Cove - hope to join you by mid-May or at RIYC.
 
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