{"product_id":"western-pacific-trading-tefpack-packing-1-8-x-22-10030","title":"Western Pacific Trading Tefpack Synthetic Shaft  Packing 1\/8\" x 22\" #10030","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWestern Pacific Trading 10030 Prop Shaft Seals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1\/8\" cross-section, the Western Pacific Trading 10030 Tefpack Synthetic Shaft Packing is the smallest size in the Tefpack range. It is sized for the most compact stuffing boxes found on small inboard-powered boats, vintage runabouts, and light-duty applications where a larger packing cross-section simply will not fit. The coil measures 1\/8\" in cross-section x 22\" in length, giving you plenty of material to fully repack a stuffing box with enough left over for the next service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every size in the Tefpack lineup, part number 10030 is built on PTFE. That means it does not absorb water, does not swell under compression, and does not harden or crack over time the way traditional flax packing can. The lower friction of PTFE against the shaft keeps heat down at the stuffing box, which is good for both the packing material and the shaft itself over the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo install, cut rings at a 45-degree angle so the ends meet cleanly around the shaft, stagger each ring joint 90 degrees from the previous one, and compress evenly with the packing nut. A slight weep during initial break-in is normal. Once Tefpack is seated, it holds its compression well and requires far less routine adjustment than flax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Pacific Trading part number: 10030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTefpack PTFE synthetic shaft packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1\/8\" cross-section x 22\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmallest size in the Tefpack lineup; fits standard 1\/8\" stuffing boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for compact inboard, vintage runabout, and light-duty applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE construction runs cooler and lasts longer than flax packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to swelling, hardening, and water absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut rings at 45 degrees and stagger joints 90 degrees for best seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 10030\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565442810161,"sku":"WPT-10030","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/WPT-10037.jpg?v=1785684376","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/western-pacific-trading-tefpack-packing-1-8-x-22-10030","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}