[Rhodes22-list] Drive shaft dripping

[Hank]

Rummy,

Although I normally like you, right now a I sit a my desk on a cold rainy
day, I'm really starting to dislike you a bit when you talk about afternoon
sails. ;>)

All kidding aside, enjoy and drink one for me.

Hank

On 11/8/06, R22RumRunner at aol.com <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Brad,
> Depending on which material was used in the stuffing box, the
> dripping  might
> be normal. There are two materials used. One is a natural fiber and the
> other a silicon based material. With the natural fiber it is normal that
> the cap
> might need tightening over time. I don't have much experience with the
> silicon
> based material, but I do know that both are supposed to drip.....some. I'm
> going  sailing this afternoon with someone that has experience with
> stuffing
> boxes and  I'll try to remember to ask him.
> Temps in the 60's today with winds 10 to 15............a full bottle
> of  rum,
> plenty of ice and coke....what's not to like?
>
> Rummy
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