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Shaft Packing Wax Cord Service Kit 1/4" by 2 Foot

Wax impregnated rope packing cord for the driveshaft and rudder box seals. 1/4 is standard on shaft seals with 1" shafts. Please note that 3/16" is a more common size packing cord.

$5.29

9 Available, In stock

SKU

602972100032

Details

Wax impregnated rope packing cord for the driveshaft and rudder box seals. 1/4 is standard on shaft seals with 1" shafts. Please note that 3/16" is a more common size packing cord.

Product Specs:

1/4" Packing for 1" Shafts (Use 3/16" For 1-1/8" Shafts)
One full Loop around a 1-1/8" Shaft = 4-1/2"
Suggested 14 inches (3 loops) to re-pack a shaft stuffing box
Tighten gland by hand. With wrench turn gland 1/2 turn forward then 1/3 turn back, three times. Back off, tighten by hand Then tighten the jam nut to shaft seal gland tight.
1 drop of water every 10-15 seconds is what you want to see.

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