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Stuffing box question

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by caddyman, May 2, 2010.

  1. caddyman, May 2, 2010
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    caddyman

    caddyman New Member

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    Hey everyone New member, first post What size packing do I use on my 1986 Carver Mariner 3297. Thank you
  2. Savasa, May 3, 2010
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    Savasa

    Savasa Senior Member

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    Greetings,
    Welcome caddyman. It is my understanding you measure the OD of the shaft and the ID of the shaft log divide the difference by 2 and this will give you the size of the packing.
    Peter.