Pump packing

« **on:** May 05, 2015, 09:19:12 AM »

Anybody ever change the pump rope packing. I have a Berkeley 12 jg and it leaking just a little bit , advise?

« **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2015, 09:36:46 AM »

You want it to drip a little. Believe the re of thumb is about one drip a minute or so

« **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2015, 09:37:08 AM »

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« **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2015, 10:21:27 AM »

Okay that's cool but I also heard of drilling a hole and tapping the grease fitting into that packing area is that true

« **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2015, 10:22:00 AM »

And do you want it to drip a little when you're sitting there and the engine is off

« **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2015, 12:45:34 PM »

I also heard of drilling a hole and tapping the grease fitting into that packing area is that true

IMHO, that is a waste. Just keep them adjusted properly and don't run it out of water.

« **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2015, 12:47:27 PM »

Ok thank you for the information