Has anyone rebuilt a Walter V drive?

[Mike Brockman]

I am rebuilding an E41 with a Walter V drive. The V drive was working OK before we put the boat on the hard, but being 54 years old, I think it would be good to at least replace the gaskets and seals. Has anyone had experience sending one back to the factory to be rebuilt or ordered parts and done it themselves?

 

[Loren Beach]

No direct first hand information, but friends that cruised a Valiant 40 in the 90's, had one of those. Kind of common back then, but have not seen a reference to one for a long time. Good luck.
At least they seem to still be in business! http://www.waltergear.com/?gad_sour...MIxPPzvtTriQMVcgitBh3pjzJXEAAYASAAEgJeEPD_BwE

 

[Eric Gordon]

This might help.

 

[Mike Brockman]

This might help.

Thanks, I have talked to them just wanted to hear some feedback from someone who had them rebuild a v drive.

 

[tenders]

This would be a good question to pose at moyermarineforum.com.

I have a Walter V-Drive on my Atomic Four which I presume is vintage 1969. I've never done anything to it except occasionally top off the oil. Walter swiftly sent me a blank coupling almost thirty years ago - the 3/4" shaft version has an unusual hole pattern.