Thanks for your replys. I am trying to gather as much information about this project before I get into a deeper hole! I've got 2 good engines in a boat that is junk! It had taken on water due to a prop shaft seal letting go and everything was under water for a short time before they hauled it...
I have 2 454 new big block votac engines 7.4 liter, that i have in a project boat. I am wondering if these engines would fit into a 1983 Sea Ray 355 TAC aft cabin Sea Ray that has the 5.7 liter engines in it now. Can anyone let me know if these engines will fit in this boat?? It is for sale...
Hello:
Just read your forum info. I have 2 454 vortac engines with less than 10 hours on them, new big blocks, not remans and fresh water cooled exhaust manifolds available. They are in a 1981 36 ft Sea Ray Express Cruiser in the Baltimore area. I bought the boat on ebay and in late May went...
Sea Ray eventually got back to me,(4 days) and told me my shafts were 1"1/2 and the packing size was 1/4". They also gave me a website if I wanted to install dripless type http://www.tidesmarine.com/shaft-seals.html. I am wondering if it is easier to just repack them or go to the dripless...
Ron:
Thanks for your reply!! This is my first boat with shafts. I will try to find the answers to your questions. Do you know what size diameter packing material I should use?? I tried to contact Sea Ray customer service but haven't herard back from them as of yet.
New 36 ft Sea Ray owner! 1981 bought on ebay and said to have leaking prop shaft seals. Would anyone have a manual with instructions as well as part numbers to change the shaft seals?? I am thinking of replacing rudder shaft seals also because condition unkown. How big a job is it?
I am a new 1981 36 ft Sea Ray owner snd need maintenance manuals and info on repacking prop shaft and rudder shafts. Bought it on ebay and am looking for a good mechanic in Glen Burnie, MD area. Any suggestions ???