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cmtaylor777
10-06-2010, 07:35 PM
I know this has been discussed several times on this site but I am going to bring it up again. Does anyone know what kind of packing I need to order? I am getting a steady leak coming from the shaft. I tried to tighten but the leak didn't stop.:mad: I'm tired of Jet and Dusty continously reminding me that my bilge is pumping so I think I need to replace the packing. What exactly do I need to order? I think I have the process figured out but not really sure about the product I need to use. I have a 2004 Launch Direct Drive if that makes a difference.

Thank You in advance for any help.
mapleleaf
10-06-2010, 07:48 PM
I used the flax style rope and it has holding well. I think the gortex version is also got some good recommendations....I followed a thread here on how to replace packing, the only difference I found was that the amount of packing rope in my boat was less then the thread suggested so I only put back what i took out.....Making your' own custom rope picking out tool is key........
jet
10-07-2010, 11:37 AM
Never heard a boat pee for so long, lol. The old style wax/rope was just that, but I think they have newer synthetic ones that last longer now. Turn that frown upside down. :D
cmtaylor777
10-07-2010, 05:52 PM
Like always "in Gear" you are no help. Give me specifics. Not just what you think.
cmtaylor777
10-07-2010, 05:55 PM
Thanks maple. That's helpful. Unilike "in gear".
mapleleaf
10-07-2010, 06:36 PM
or maybe..."under gear"
jet
10-08-2010, 09:51 AM
OK Barney..here you go. lol

http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PR18X17
dusty2221
10-08-2010, 09:57 AM
lmao.

:) :) :)
jet
10-08-2010, 11:47 AM
You could use Flomax..I heard it works well for leaky seals. LMAO
cmtaylor777
10-08-2010, 02:15 PM
Ah. You're so funny IN GEAR.

Well not sure if I like IN GEAR or Laura's Husband better. It's a shame you're not important enough for me to remember your name.
mapleleaf
10-08-2010, 03:19 PM
the title of this thread is pretty good..
cmtaylor777
10-08-2010, 04:18 PM
Not following Maple???
mapleleaf
10-08-2010, 05:43 PM
a little juvenile, prolly an inappropriate comment...Kinda like baseball...there's a pitcher and a catcher....
brian6840
10-09-2010, 11:52 AM
dental instruments(half sickle scaler type)work great for picking the packing out,i got em at Princess Auto for a couple bucks