Packing on drive shaft.

[mainiak1]

How do I know when packing needs to be replaced? Is it when there is no more adjustment and leaks alot.

[Tige M.D.]

if that is your situation, then yes, it is time to repack the gland.
be sure to get teflon packing rope. it lasts alot longer, with less water leaking in.

[mainiak1]

Tige MD

I'm almost out of adjustment on the packing nut and I'm going to replace packing. You mentioned teflon, do you think this would be a better choice than the goretex? Do you know the size packing a 1998 2100wt uses?

Thanks, mainiak1

[Tige M.D.]

only gortex i've ever seen is in my hunting/fishing socks

we've been real happy with the teflon rope, couldn't tell you about gortex.

if the shaft seal is white nylon it will take 1/4", if it is brass it will take 3/16".

[mainiak1]

White nylon 1/4 ".

Thank you,
mainiak1

[Coat]

I have a slow leak around the drive shaft. How do I tighten the packing nut and how can you tell if it needs to be replaced?

[Tige M.D.]

is it brass or nylon?

[Coat]

Is it visable without removing the casing at the hull?

[Tige M.D.]

need alot more info bud? what year, model, and engine.

[Coat]

It's a 99 22V Limited with 350 EFI Merc

[Coat]

Sorry,
That is a 99 21V Limited with a 350 EFI Merc.