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JayR 
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 Topic: steady drip?Posted: May-22-2007 at 8:22pm |
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I understand the shalf coupling is supposed to have a steady drip. How steady is steady? Right now its almost a stream
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nates78ski
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 12:10am |
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I would say nearly a steady stream is too much of a "drip".
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79nautique
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Posted: May-23-2007 at 1:26am |
the coupling shouldn't have any water near it at all, the stuff box for the prop shaft should drip 1-2 drops a minute. Sounds like your trying to sink the boat. |
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JayR
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 7:22pm |
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i did mean the stuff box at first it was steady but it has slowed down alot since i put it in the water
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nuttyskier2002
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 7:58pm |
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If it was leaking before you put it in the water you DO have a problem!
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79nautique
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 8:58pm |
or doesn't know what the hell he's looking at leaking. |
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Barracuda
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 11:05pm |
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JayR- it's been my experience that you have to tighten that up every year or two.
Using 2 large channels locks or pipe wrenches: Step 1- Remove any saftey wire Step 2- Back off the the lock nut (the skinny one) Step 3- tighten the larger nut untill the water stops dripping or at least slows to a couple drips per min. Step 4- tighten the lock nut Step 5- replace the safety wire. I had to tighten mine up this season. It only took an 1/8 of a turn. Don't over tighten it.It wears out and needs to be replaced after a while. Also check your rudder packing for drips. Good luck -Brad |
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Randy_in_Ohio
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Posted: May-24-2007 at 11:54pm |
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Replace that wax impregnated rope crap with the Gortex packing if you haven't already. Well worth $11.
You can find it here: Discount Inboard Marine |
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