Titainium stuffing box -Thoughts

[dasboata]

It only has .40 radial clearance very tough to bend,if not impossible in a boat ,,but what do you think about using it for a stuffing tube ? thanks chris

[noworknguy]

Chris, Is that s/s?

[dasboata]

I would have said SS ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????

[grsboats]

I've been using SS in some boats with no problems so I see no issues with Titanium too.

[RaceMechaniX]

Chris, aside from the weight advantage I don't see many other pro's compared to brass. I would not run it directly with a steel flex cable as Ti is abrasive, so Teflon would add to the life and friction reduction.

TG

[jkr]

I will agree with Tyler and add my though for Ti as i think it will be less hot than brass.

[siberianhusky]

You have problems that a titanium tube won't fix if your stuffing tube is getting hot with an entire pond full of water to cool it!
None of mine get hot when running, positive all the people I run with have never had this problem either.
Either your bend is to tight or you've flattened out the tube bending it and you have a binding issue, mine all turn very smoothly with no binding or tight spots to heat up.
Could be pretty neat if you are running a liner just for the bling factor, without I'd stick with brass which makes a good bushing on it's own.
I've never worked with Ti, how easy is it to bend? Or does that depend more on the alloy?
I do have a couple Russian made titanium ice screws. They kind of suck! Don't know the alloy but they dull very easily in hard ice. Never been brave enough to risk a fall on one!

[jkr]

I do s bend, smooth with no flats.
I will try other lubricant except pb grease once weather is better.
Ti is also corrosion resistant and it is good as we run on salt water.
Ti has two common grades and one of them is soft enough to bend.

[ray schrauwen]

Most ocean vessels will have an abundance of brass not Ti since brass is resilient to salt air & water

[dasboata]

thanks Guys for all the comments I don't have enought clearence for a liner I am just going to USE 1/4" Brass and avoid any trimming problems thanks agAIN

[Jeff Wohlt]

Brass and steel are...and have been, some of the best bearing combinations for years.