atomic2797
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I'm replacing my PYI PSS dripless shaft seal on my '88 38-200. Does anyone know the shaft tube size? I talked to PYI and they dont keep a database of boats and sizes (which is a little rediculous if you ask me).
I dont expect a manufacturer to know about modifications obviously, but factory stock sizes for a company that specializes in a particular product in a particular industry? I know when i call up North Sails and tell them what boat i have, they know EXACTLY what the dimensions and spars are that came with the boat. Or a mechanic knows exactly what water pump i need for my Universal M40.How are they supposed to know what any boat owner has done to their boat's drive train. Folks modify their boats all the time. You own the boat, you should know. Said as gently as I could.
Sorry - I misread your question - thought you were wondering about prop shaft.Good luck with the shaft seal replacement.
Just wondering - if you have to do this seal replacement during a haul-out - will you have to pull the shaft (at least partly) out?
Do you know if you can do that without dropping your rudder? (might be a consideration for how you get set up on the hard?)
Presumably you don't have the OEM Manual for the boat - the prop shaft spec is in my manual.
Do you have access to your boat? Even if you find the OEM spec, you probably want to put a caliper across your actual shaft just to make sure before ordering parts that may differ according to that measurement.
FWI, my shaft (OEM and actual) is 1'' diameter). But my M25 engine is smaller than yours - your shaft will be at least 1" diam, and may be the next size up (?)
I'm doing the cutlass bearing too, so the shaft will have to come out. Not sure on rudder removal as this is the first time doing either of these jobs.Good luck with the shaft seal replacement.
Just wondering - if you have to do this seal replacement during a haul-out - will you have to pull the shaft (at least partly) out?
Do you know if you can do that without dropping your rudder? (might be a consideration for how you get set up on the hard?)
Presumably you don't have the OEM Manual for the boat - the prop shaft spec is in my manual.
Do you have access to your boat? Even if you find the OEM spec, you probably want to put a caliper across your actual shaft just to make sure before ordering parts that may differ according to that measurement.
FWI, my shaft (OEM and actual) is 1'' diameter). But my M25 engine is smaller than yours - your shaft will be at least 1" diam, and may be the next size up (?)
Sorry you took offense. However I think that it is a real basic thing to know about one's boat. Have you checked to see if you have enough room between the shaft log and transmission coupler for the PSS to fit?I dont expect a manufacturer to know about modifications obviously, but factory stock sizes for a company that specializes in a particular product in a particular industry? I know when i call up North Sails and tell them what boat i have, they know EXACTLY what the dimensions and spars are that came with the boat. Or a mechanic knows exactly what water pump i need for my Universal M40.
This is a forum to be able to ask questions from the community, not criticize people for doing so. Said as gently as I could.
Quite the fauxpology.Sorry you took offense.
great! that should save a little time not having to drop the rudder. sounds like i'll have to pull the old dripless seal and just take a measurement. thanks for the link and info!Quite the fauxpology.
Atomic - I don't have a ton of info for you and no firsthand experience, but I do have the E38-200 manual. You should not need to remove the rudder to pull the shaft, as it's at a slight angle and should just clear the rudder (to starboard, which incidentally might also help counteract propwalk to a degree?)
The manual gives the bearing dimensions as 1 1/4" O.D. X 3 7/8" L. for a 1" shaft. 1" monel shaft was the standard. It unfortunately gives no dimensions for the shaft log.
Download the manual here if you haven't already - https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/resources/e38-200-owners-manual-stnd.118/
all good. this is the first time replacing the seal, so once i do the job I'll note the measurements in my maintenance log. the purpose of the post was to see if others had done the job and could provide knowledge. i currently have a PYI dripless seal, just replacing it as its hit the 6 year recommended lifespan.Sorry you took offense. However I think that it is a real basic thing to know about one's boat. Have you checked to see if you have enough room between the shaft log and transmission coupler for the PSS to fit?