What valve stem packing do I need

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  1. Desolate_Place Australia

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    What specific valve stem packing fits this.
    It's a 249 scout 17801241922092499174101893614652.jpg
     
    Desolate_Place, May 30, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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    Graphite.

    That photo shows a preformed graphite cylinder, but you can use graphite cut from a flat sheet, or graphite string.

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    Tony Press, May 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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    What size preformed graphite packing?
    There's different sizes
     
    Desolate_Place, May 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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    Take a look at Old Coleman Parts
     
    Cottage Hill Bill, May 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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    I have, that's what I've been using
     
    Desolate_Place, May 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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    If you have the Coleman cylindrical preformed packing, cut a piece about 4 or 5mm long.

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    Tony Press, May 30, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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