Gland packing??

[Terry Chapman 2Participant @terrychapman2]

Im building a Michael Holden 3/4" Engine and am having trouble getting the packing graphite string into the gland?

Could I use ptfe tape compressed just the same?

Thanks

[Terry Chapman 2Participant @terrychapman2]

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

I have used PTFE tape on my 3" traction engine with success and I know others who use it too

H

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Terry,

I too use PTFE tape as packing and it works well.

Thor

[Dr_GMJNParticipant @dr_gmjn]

JasonB suggested PTFE for my 10V, twisted to form a rope. I went a step further and plaited it to give some more bulk, and to keep it all together during fitting and operation:

Works a treat, at least on air.

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