FLAX installed, but NO DRIP.....

Okay. So I was successful in pulling out the old flax packing and installed 3 rings of my new GFO (Gore-Tex) flax packing into the gland nut. I did this to stop the constant flow of water into the bilge...

But now, there is absolutely no drip whether idling or running. I tightened the gland nut until it was "hand tight", and when I had no drip I backed it off a 1/4 - 1/2 turn, but still no drip.

So my question for the experts is: Will the new packing tighten up so that a drip starts to flow to lubricate when running, or is it okay if there is no drip at all. And, is there a trick to get it to drip like it is supposed to when running?

Thanks for your help,
Mook

Note: Installed on an '02 VLX. FYI