Gland Packing

[Old Son]

I am all set to replace my gland packing when in dry dock in July. Once the packing has been replaced and the shroud repositioned so the shaft turns 'comfortably', how much grease should I then add in from my 'greaser'? I don't want to put in too much but also I don't want to not put in enough.

 

Thanks

[BEngo]

Turn the greaser down till it is hard to turn. The bearing and packing housing will then have quite enough grease

 

Repeat after about 1 or 2 hours running then revert to your normal practice.

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[Old Son]

Thank you.

[Tony Brooks]

1 hour ago, Old Son said:

I am all set to replace my gland packing when in dry dock in July. Once the packing has been replaced and the shroud repositioned so the shaft turns 'comfortably', how much grease should I then add in from my 'greaser'? I don't want to put in too much but also I don't want to not put in enough.

 

Thanks

Don't forget to double-check for leaks when it goes back in and a short while after it's been moved back to a berth.

[Old Son]

Good point Tony, easily forgotten. Thanks