[C320-list] Dripless shaft???

[P.F. Ross]

Hi, Jeff,

Welcome to the list.  A good idea to change your bellow if you do not know
the history of it.  PYI recommends every 6 years.

While I am not at my boat, I replaced my PSS shaft seal bellows a couple of
years ago and was able to move the shaft far enough aft with no problem
(without removing cutlass bearing).  I did not realign the shaft after
replacement but noted that both shaft and engine flanges were visually
quite parallel and that the shaft was centered in the log (this before
final fitment of the bellows over the log).

I used PYI maintenance kit part number 07-100-112R, which would indicate
the log has a diameter of 1-1/2" to 1-5/8".  However, please remember I am
not at the boat and so cannot verify the log diameter by measuring.  I do
recall my shaft size is 1".  Also note that this kit part number is for the
old style, non-vented bellows, not sure but the vented ones may take a
different part number.

Hope this helps,

Frank Ross
Beta Wave, #206
Naples, FL

On Sun, Aug 5, 2018 at 10:43 AM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:

> To all. I am new to the list so be gentle with me today. I have borrowed
> the Association’s cutless bearing tool and I plan to change the bearing
> this week. A friend mentioned that I should also change my dripless
> bellows. A few quick questions:
>
> 1. Is it easy to pull the shaft out far enough to change the bellows? I
> read Jeff Hare’s supplement to the instructions, but I thought I would see
> if anyone here has done the procedure using the tool. Do I need to worry
> about shaft alignment when reconnecting? I have read the manual about the
> tight tolerances.
> 2. Does anyone know the shaft size and the stern tube diameter? I believe
> the shaft size is 1”, but I am not sure of the stern tube. I need these to
> order from PYI. I live 3.5 hours from my boat, so it is not as easy as
> driving down to the marina and measuring. I had hoped to order it and have
> it in hand before I get to the marina, but I guess I could have them
> overnight it to me at the yard.
>
> I plan to do the bottom, change the cutless (and maybe the bellows), and
> service the folding prop, to maximize the fees for haul out.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jeff Smith
> S/V Sailmates
> 1994 Hull #121
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