Quote Originally Posted by zabooda View Post
Excellent post. With a synthetic you don't need to have the system drip unlike a wax cord. I put in a graphite cord six years ago and I tightened where there is no drips and hasn't needed an adjustment since. Excellent choice in cords and it should be the last cord you will ever need.
The service tech at the dealer told me that even with synthetic packing, I should allow it to drip a little to keep it lubrcated. But glad to know you have made it 6 years with no drips an no issues.

Quote Originally Posted by DOCDRS View Post
Great post Al. how hard do you think it would have been to loosen the 4 drive shaft bolts and slipped a feeler gauge between the coupler?
I think it would have been doable. I basically sat with my legs crossed and could access the area with both hands. It's tight though. But why would you loosen the drive shaft bolts? Don't you just slip the feeler gauge in between the bolts? I still have to check my shaft alignment one of these days.