Anybody used GFO packing? (See more and link on this page)

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0605.htm#Packing

It looks like the best of the alternative packings to me both in
theory and handling it.

--

Roger Long

Been using it for some time.
I run it dry and find that the stuffing box is cool.
If you choose to switch from flax to GFO be sure to pull the shaft and
inspect for galling and other surface irregularities - most can be
'dressed' out by polishing with emery and crocus cloth.

Havent had any water in the bilge from the stuffing box since I
installed it. Good Stuff.


In article , Roger Long
wrote:

Anybody used GFO packing? (See more and link on this page)

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0605.htm#Packing

It looks like the best of the alternative packings to me both in
theory and handling it.

I've also been using it for about 5 years and it's great stuff. After
the initial adjustment, I've only had to tighten the nut a couple of
times, maybe 1/8 turn each time.

Same here. Great stuff.

On 14 May 2006 06:17:51 -0700, "Keith"
wrote:

I've also been using it for about 5 years and it's great stuff. After
the initial adjustment, I've only had to tighten the nut a couple of
times, maybe 1/8 turn each time.

That pretty well matches my experience. I just did maintenance in that
area and the three loops I put in back in 2000 are still fine. I still
let a few drips in, however, as I was told not to run teflon "flax"
dry.

R.

Roger Long wrote:
Anybody used GFO packing? (See more and link on this page)

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0605.htm#Packing

It looks like the best of the alternative packings to me both in
theory and handling it.


I considered using this stuff. Flax stuffing always dripped.

Last time I repacked my stuffing box, I used "Syntef Stuffing Box Lube"
with the flax stuffing.

It worked. Standard, cheap, flax stuffing works, with the lube.

Can't figure out what took me so long to get around to using it.

The GFO is pretty cheap too if it lasts as long as they claim and
users say it does. When you factor in the incredible pain of
repacking stuffing boxes like mine, it looks cheaper than flax.

Flax plus the lube is only five bucks cheaper than I paid for the GFO
with shipping.

--

Roger Long



"Jim" wrote in message
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Roger Long wrote:
Anybody used GFO packing? (See more and link on this page)

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0605.htm#Packing

It looks like the best of the alternative packings to me both in
theory and handling it.


I considered using this stuff. Flax stuffing always dripped.

Last time I repacked my stuffing box, I used "Syntef Stuffing Box
Lube" with the flax stuffing.

It worked. Standard, cheap, flax stuffing works, with the lube.

Can't figure out what took me so long to get around to using it.

Roger Long wrote:
The GFO is pretty cheap too if it lasts as long as they claim and
users say it does. When you factor in the incredible pain of
repacking stuffing boxes like mine, it looks cheaper than flax.

Flax plus the lube is only five bucks cheaper than I paid for the GFO
with shipping.

I will try it next time.

Yes. It's wonderful stuff.
--Alan Gomes
"Roger Long" wrote in message
...
Anybody used GFO packing? (See more and link on this page)

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0605.htm#Packing

It looks like the best of the alternative packings to me both in theory
and handling it.

--

Roger Long

Roger:
Is the hose you used wet exauhst hose? It looks thicker walled than what I
have. I too want to be bomb poof.
- Allen