Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
Topics Topics Edit Profile Profile Help/Instructions Help Member List Register  
Search Last 1|3|7 Days Search Search Tree View Tree View  

Water pump gland packing

Old Marine Engine » Blaxland » Water pump gland packing « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Robert Bell
New member
Username: rob_bell

Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2015
Posted on Monday, February 01, 2016 - 06:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have recently purchased a Master Pup & getting it ready for a test run before I install it in my putt putt. Can anyone please advise what is the best packing material (Teflon etc) for both the water pump gland & prop shaft glands.& where I could get it. I am in Sydney (Ryde)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Andrew Munns
Senior Member
Username: johnoxley

Post Number: 151
Registered: 04-2010
Posted on Monday, February 01, 2016 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Whitworths have 1/4" greasy hemp stern gland packing - I will be using this on mine. Not expensive either at $19.95 advertised.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Keith Billet
Senior Member
Username: keith

Post Number: 458
Registered: 02-2002


Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

OK, How about the USA. What is available and the best we could use and find?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Todd Vidgen
Senior Member
Username: todd_vidgen

Post Number: 266
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Go to blackwoods.com.au .look up gland packings. all types all sizes .dont use graphite packing around stainless steel etc , electrolysis eats your shaft away. I prefer the teflon based packing (semi self lubricating ,and less drag on the shaft/ water pump piston).They list all the heat ratings ,shaft speeds,etc.
Also list brand names so you might be able to google a local agent for that brand.
Cheers Todd
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Andrew Menkart
Board Administrator
Username: admin

Post Number: 40
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You could try McMaster-Carr in the US.

Thanks.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie

Post Number: 2223
Registered: 01-2002


Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just go to the local hardware store and get a bunch of Teflon string valve packing.
I use the small size which is about 1/8 in and just keep wrapping it around the pump plunger till I have a good diameter.
If you want Teflon string/packing in larger sizes Grainger has it. www.grainger.com
Hope this helps
Ernie

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Administration Administration Log Out Log Out   Previous Page Previous Page Next Page Next Page

Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
&copy 2005 OldMarineEngine.com, P.O. Box 188, Forest Dale, VT 05745-0188 • Phone: 802-247-4864 • All rights reserved.
   Marine Engine Seloc Repair Manual Lookup Tool

marine gas engine repair and restoration