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Post by vasko on Dec 12, 2015 14:02:40 GMT
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Post by MalcolmP on Dec 13, 2015 9:58:01 GMT
Have not tried the Orbitrade gland, but I would expect them to be fine as ASAP-supplies have rigorous quality standards (I supply them with fenders) so doubt if quality would be an issue. You may be correct that Orbitrade make the OEM part for Volvo in any case, but I don't know, Volvo won't be making them themselves for sure.
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Post by kenlewis40 on Dec 13, 2015 11:02:46 GMT
Hi Vasko You could have a look at ELICHE RADICE Axial seal RMTA-RTMO type. www.elicheradice.com/axial-seal-rmta-rtmo-type/. The seal has an entrance point for the lubricant grease, including a special closing cap, thus eliminating the need to squeeze grease through a McDonalds straw. There is separate attachment for the water entrance in order to grant the necessary hydro lubrication of the shaft. In essence it is an upmarket Volvo seal and I think may be cheaper. To date the seal has worked perfectly with no issues at all. I think the UK agents are: SILLETTE-SONIC LTD UNIT 2 BEVERLEY TRADING ESTATE 190/192 BARTH ROAD MORDEN - SURREY - SM4 4LU Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8337 7543 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 8330 9014 sales@sillette.co.uk. Ken Lewis
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Post by vasko on Dec 13, 2015 17:58:38 GMT
Hi Vasko You could have a look at ELICHE RADICE Axial seal RMTA-RTMO type. www.elicheradice.com/axial-seal-rmta-rtmo-type/. The seal has an entrance point for the lubricant grease, including a special closing cap, thus eliminating the need to squeeze grease through a McDonalds straw. There is separate attachment for the water entrance in order to grant the necessary hydro lubrication of the shaft. In essence it is an upmarket Volvo seal and I think may be cheaper. To date the seal has worked perfectly with no issues at all. I think the UK agents are: SILLETTE-SONIC LTD UNIT 2 BEVERLEY TRADING ESTATE 190/192 BARTH ROAD MORDEN - SURREY - SM4 4LU Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8337 7543 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 8330 9014 sales@sillette.co.uk. Ken Lewis do you have description about how the connection for the hydro lubrication need to be implemented ? I'm little bit nervouse about having a hole in the gland with pipe...
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Post by kenlewis40 on Dec 14, 2015 22:45:42 GMT
Hi Vasko Yes there is another hole in the bottom of the boat but I always check the engine every 30 mins, when it is running .
On my OS32 the tube runs through the engine compartment to above the water line, venting the air. I have also supported the tube near where it is attached to the stern gland.
After the second year I have not had any problems.
Ken
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Post by MalcolmP on Feb 8, 2017 17:24:15 GMT
Has anyone used Orbitrade ? any feedback ? Hi Vasko Did you try the Orbitrade one? I am just about to order one for next season. M
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Post by vasko on Feb 9, 2017 0:10:19 GMT
I went with Eliche-Radice at the end - and all is good
looking in the Orbitrade catalog the : 91254-1 version is exactly like Eliche-Radice and looks better quality ...
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