{"product_id":"western-pacific-trading-tefpack-packing-7-16-x-22-10035","title":"Western Pacific Trading Tefpack Synthetic Shaft  Packing 7\/16\" x 22\" #10035","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWestern Pacific Trading 10035 Prop Shaft Seals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7\/16\" stuffing box is one of the more common sizes found on smaller inboard and stern drive applications, and the Western Pacific Trading 10035 Tefpack Synthetic Shaft Packing is cut specifically for it. At 7\/16\" cross-section x 22\" in length, this coil gives you enough material to fully repack your stuffing box with rings to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTefpack uses PTFE as its core material, which is a significant step up from traditional flax in terms of performance and longevity. PTFE does not absorb water, does not swell under load, and does not harden or crack over time the way organic packing materials can. The result is a shaft seal that runs cooler, requires less frequent adjustment, and holds up better through seasons of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo install, cut rings to length at a 45-degree angle so the ends meet cleanly around the shaft. Stagger each ring joint 90 degrees from the previous one, then compress evenly with the packing nut. A slight weep is normal and healthy during initial break-in. Once seated, Tefpack tends to stay put far longer than flax, which means fewer trips to the bilge with a wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Pacific Trading part number: 10035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTefpack PTFE synthetic shaft packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7\/16\" cross-section x 22\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 7\/16\" stuffing boxes on inboard and inboard\/outboard 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 10035\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565475643697,"sku":"WPT-10035","price":25.26,"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-7-16-x-22-10035","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}