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    Replacing flax packing

    I recently replaced the old flax packing in the stuffing box on my 2000 Tige 21V. I have a couple questions to anyone who has done this before. I pulled the old flax out, which had been leaking excessively. Well only two rings were inside the packing nut. I purchase 3/16" GTO dripless flax and cut out five rings. I installed the rings, staggering the joints as noted in the instructions. It appeared the stuffing was small, by that I mean it was fairly easy to push down into the packing nut. I was anticipating a much tighter fit as the old stuffing was difficult to remove. I haven't had the boat in the water since I replaced the stuffing so I haven't determined if I have the wrong size flax or what kind of drip rate per minute I'm going to end up with.


    I would like to hear from anyone who has done this before. Does anyone know if 3/16" flax is the correct size for a Tige? I sent an email to Tige and Andrew responded with that size. Just curious.

    Thanks in advance!


    chris
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    packing

    I replaced the packing in my old Supra.The packing they sent me I thought was too big.The bottom line they should know whats right.It worked fine.I would say when you tighten the packing nut it will seal just fine.

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      #3
      Packing

      That's what I wanted to hear. I'm going to try and get her in the water this weekend and make any final adjustments necessary.


      Thanks for the quick response.


      chris

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        #4
        The packing rope should be 1/4" and 2 rings is all your going to get in there. One on each side of the nylon washer. The drip rate should be 1 drop every 4-5 seconds. Any less and you can burn the shaft.
        Two suggestions, replace the packing with the correct rope or step up to the PSS system. It is a mechanical seal that requires no adjusting. 10 year warranty.
        Greg Denton
        former service mgr. Tige Watersports July 95-July 05

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          #5
          flax packing

          Great.... I was hoping to put the boat in the water this weekend. Here is the email I got from Andrew:

          <!-- ----- SNIP ----- --/>
          Chris

          This was a packing shaft seal and sounds like the packing needs to be replaced. Please contact your dealership and they can accomplish this and they will need to use a 3/16 flax packing. Once this is replaced this should solve your problem. If there are any further questions please let me
          know.

          Thanks

          Andrew

          <!-- -----/SNIP ---- --/>

          How do I verify the size of the packing? Is it trial and error? Or should I order some 1/4" and go from there?


          Thanks,

          Chris

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            #6
            3/16 is what comes in the units from the factory. You can use eather.

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              #7
              flax

              Ok. Cool.. I just put in an order for some GFO 1/4" flax from emarine-inc just to be safe. Thanks for the quick response.

              http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products...g/packing.html

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                #8
                what type of packing do the '04s use, and how often does it need to be changed?
                Freude am Fahren.

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                  #9
                  We use PSS now and there is no packing to change.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Harvey
                    We use PSS now and there is no packing to change.
                    yet another reason why i bought my 03 tige. i almost forgot about that.

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                      #11
                      PSS

                      Originally posted by jeffro
                      yet another reason why i bought my 03 tige. i almost forgot about that.
                      That brings up a great point. I have looked into purchasing the PSS shaft seal but I'm a couple hours from the nearest dealer for installation. Does anyone have experience installing these? Is it something for the do-it-yourself crowd?


                      Should I start another post for this question?

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                        #12
                        You can do it yourself and I can walk/talk you through it. Not that difficult and should take a couple of hours. Give me a call 325-676-7777 and I can explain everything to you. BTW my time is only $75 hr for phone calls, j/k

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                          #13
                          pss

                          Originally posted by Andrew
                          You can do it yourself and I can walk/talk you through it. Not that difficult and should take a couple of hours. Give me a call 325-676-7777 and I can explain everything to you. BTW my time is only $75 hr for phone calls, j/k

                          Now that's service!

                          What is the propeller shaft size or PSS part number I would need? I'll order one and give you a call. Their instructions make is seem easy but that is what scares me, seems too easy.


                          http://www.shaftseal.com/pss-shaft-s...struction.html

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                            #14
                            Shaft 1 1/8 part number 01-118-134-boxed

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                              #15
                              PSS

                              Originally posted by Harvey
                              Shaft 1 1/8 part number 01-118-134-boxed

                              Should that Part # be 02_118_134? I can't find the 01_118_134 on their site. But it could just be me...

                              Here is the one I found. Got any suggestions on whom to order from?

                              http://www.pyiinc.com/?section=brows...02118134&sn=12

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