| Bulkhead or
Propeller Shaft Seal Keys to a Good Installation |
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| Keys to a good installation: |
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| 1. The propeller shaft
should be prepared per the instructions- finish, chamfer/taper, sharp edges,
nicks, dings, scratches and wear. |
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| 2. The propeller shaft
should be centered in the log (stern / bulkhead tube) when coupled to the
engine. |
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| 3. Move the installation
tool back and fourth with the palm of hands to make sure it slides easily. |
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| 4. Lubricate the shaft and
internal surfaces of seal housing before transferring it onto the propeller
shaft. |
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| 5. Use a rotating motion
when transferring the seal housing down the shaft. This helps to
protect the seal lips when passing over keyways / holes and it slides
easier. |
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| 6. Do not assemble the
seal housing into the flexible log hose until the shaft has been coupled to
the engine. |
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| 7. There should be at
least 2 inches between the end of the log (stern / bulkhead tube) and the
seal housing to allow for any misalignment and flexing. |
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| 8. Apply Rectorseal No. 5
pipe thread sealant or equivalent on reservoir nipple before installing the
1/2" tubing to eliminate weeping of lubricant. |
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