Packing replacement

[H2Oman]

Knute, when you put in 3 ropes, how far down do you tighten the packing nut? If it goes down most of the threads, I would put in a fourth. Over the season, I tend to tighten the nut a little as I see the water drip increase. Then replace as needed.

[csuggs]

If you continue to have problems, you might want to check out a mechanical seal. My boat had a PSS shaft seal (no packing) when I bought it last year. I don't know when it was installed, but I'm guessing that it's at least 6 or 8 years old and it still works great. Never a drop of water around the shaft log.