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Robert Bell
New member
Username: rob_bell
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2015
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2016 - 06:13 am: | 
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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) |
Andrew Munns
Senior Member
Username: johnoxley
Post Number: 151
Registered: 04-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2016 - 04:15 pm: |
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Whitworths have 1/4" greasy hemp stern gland packing - I will be using this on mine. Not expensive either at $19.95 advertised. |
Keith Billet
Senior Member
Username: keith
Post Number: 458
Registered: 02-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 - 09:24 pm: |
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OK, How about the USA. What is available and the best we could use and find? |
Todd Vidgen
Senior Member
Username: todd_vidgen
Post Number: 266
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 - 10:19 pm: |
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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 |
Andrew Menkart
Board Administrator
Username: admin
Post Number: 40
Registered: 07-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 - 09:32 am: |
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You could try McMaster-Carr in the US.
Thanks. |
Ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2223
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 - 11:45 am: |
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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 |
