Partyoffive
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- May 26, 2014
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- Boat Info
- 2009 350 Sundancer
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2005 340 Sundancer
1988 300 Weekender
1987 Grady White Trophy Pro
- Engines
- 8.1Mercruisers
hello all
Both dripless shaft seals began leaking. First the port, although the drip is minimal even under load. About 2 weeks ( and several trips) later, the stbd seal started leaking pretty good under load, enough to activate pumps after 30 minutes of running time. When motor is off the drip, while steady, is easily managed. I checked both shafts and both have the spare “ seal carriers” forward of the dripless. I needed a telescopic mirror to even find them as they are almost directly under the transmissions. I can’t see how it’s possible to replace the old seals with the new given the locations of the dripless boot itself and the spare seal carrier. At this point I’m looking at a haul and shaft removal as the only feasible alternative, and have my yard do the work. A few questions:
1. Any advice/ thoughts on above? Is there a way to get to the spares? ( the boat is 14 years old 370 hours in salt water and I assume the spares are originals.
2. If shafts are pulled is there any other maintenance to consider? Im not looking to add any extra cost unnecessarily?
Thank you!
Both dripless shaft seals began leaking. First the port, although the drip is minimal even under load. About 2 weeks ( and several trips) later, the stbd seal started leaking pretty good under load, enough to activate pumps after 30 minutes of running time. When motor is off the drip, while steady, is easily managed. I checked both shafts and both have the spare “ seal carriers” forward of the dripless. I needed a telescopic mirror to even find them as they are almost directly under the transmissions. I can’t see how it’s possible to replace the old seals with the new given the locations of the dripless boot itself and the spare seal carrier. At this point I’m looking at a haul and shaft removal as the only feasible alternative, and have my yard do the work. A few questions:
1. Any advice/ thoughts on above? Is there a way to get to the spares? ( the boat is 14 years old 370 hours in salt water and I assume the spares are originals.
2. If shafts are pulled is there any other maintenance to consider? Im not looking to add any extra cost unnecessarily?
Thank you!