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      Adam Silverstein
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      What size flax packing? 3/8 is way too big. And do folks use packing
      lubricant as well?

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    • #72692
      Adam Silverstein
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      Thanks guys. It’s 5/16.

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      On May 14, 2009, at 11:54 AM, adam silverstein <> wrote:

      What size flax packing? 3/8 is way too big. And do folks use packing
      lubricant as well?

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      (“trust everyone but cut the cards”)


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    • #72695
      madsailor
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      Hi Adam,

      Not only is it 5/16, get the graphite packing – it's slipperier than teflon, can be tightened until it stops leaking and runs cool.

      Bob

      On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 1:31 PM, adam silverstein < ([email][/email])> wrote:

      Thanks guys. It's 5/16.

      -Chatty Cathy
      (“details, details”)

      On May 14, 2009, at 11:54 AM, adam silverstein < ([email][/email])> wrote:

      What size flax packing? 3/8 is way too big. And do folks use packing lubricant as well?

      -Adam Silverstein-iPhone
      (“trust everyone but cut the cards”)


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