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  1. Commotion

    Water in the keel E 35-2

    I bought this E 35-2 in the yard and while we were stripping the bottom paint off for barrier coat, we found water leaking out of the trailing edge of the keel. It tasted like salt water (yuck) and for the most part was pretty clear. It just kept coming, so I drilled a 1/4" hole... Ended up...
  2. Special K

    shaft seal and shaft coupling

    I am thinking about replacing the stuffing box on my E28 with a dripless seal. I was looking for advice from people who have been there before. I am also wondering if a flexible shaft coupling would be a worthwhile investment while everything is being pulled apart. Comments are definately...
  3. Cory B

    Oberdorfer Seal Replacement

    Hello, I have two Oberdorfer waterpumps that I need to replace the oil & water seals as well as the graphite bearings for. (see "http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=4931" if you want to know the story) I have the parts, but I can't figure out how to get the old...
  4. C

    Packless Shaft Seal

    Well.....it's that time again for Winter HaulOut :rolleyes: Am looking at installing the PYI-PSS Shaft Seal System. Please share your experience and recommondation on this installation :nerd: Thank ALL of you Enuts for your fine additions to our Honored Website :D Happy HaulOuts...
  5. B

    Frozen gate valve- best way to seal??

    My through hulls are fine- 2 out of 3 older gate valves (none of which I ever use) are fully closed- But apparently the 1 1/4" head intake gate valve (I've pulled the head out) has a slow leak- I have tightened her all the way she is going to go- The question I guess is, what's the...
  6. D

    packless seal system

    considering installing a PYI packless seal system on my 1988 38-200. Prop shaft is 1", does anyone know the diameter of the stern tube. Any comments from those who have done this installation
  7. J

    Window Seal Replacement

    I need to replace the outer window (port) seals on my 1977/78 Ericson 29. According to the Owner's Manual a foam tape is to be used. In looking at some of the past postings people have had difficulty with ports that have been sealed with a silicon type caulking. Does anyone have any...
  8. G

    Fixed Window Seal

    My E-28 (1988) has four fixed windows. One leaks, and the other three are watertight. What is the recommended "fix" for a leak from this type of window? (There is a screwed on aluminum frame on the interior.)
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