Hi All, A better type of packing is PTFE cord which comes in various diameters , is difficult to get hold of but makes a super job of packing pistons and glands. Regards Clif ----- Original Message ----- > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Pagett" <john.pagett@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:11 PM > Subject: [modeleng] Soft Packing > > > Gents, > > While the list is quiet, how do I pack pistons with graphited yarn? > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.7.1 - Release Date: 09/03/2005 MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.