[C320-list] Vibration Noise and Dealer

[brucestanley]

Thanks JeffC

I will note the PSS solution ... and look out for same when I install one 
(not include with my new boat).
....... always appreciate your input on this C320 site.
Thanks
BruceS C320 #1084

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
Subject: Vibration Noise and Dealer


> Bruce,
> I had a noise that I would describe in a similar manner. It went away as 
> soon as I flushed air out of the bellows of the PSS shaft seal. If you 
> have one (isn't it standard on newer boats?), let about a cup of water 
> leak past the seal before you leave your dock or mooring. If that stops 
> the noise, a permanent solution is to get a replacement VENTED carbon 
> sleeve from PSS (they no longer sell the non-vented version) and run a 
> hose to it from the drain fitting on the aft end of the heat exchanger. I 
> can point you toward some pictures if this sounds like the solution for 
> your rattle.
>
> JeffC