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Post by adrianpetts on Mar 14, 2011 16:27:54 GMT
I wish to have the Volvo shaft seal replaced on my Sun Odyssey 40. The local boat yard say that the engine has to be moved to remove the shaft from the shaft coupling due to shortage of space. The shaft coupling is based on a Morse taper with woodruff key held with a retaining nut recessed into the coupling. It is not the usual clamp type coupling. Has anyone replaced the Volvo seal without moving the engine with this type of coupling?
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Post by flightdeck on Mar 14, 2011 21:21:37 GMT
Have a look a little further down at a forum called "Stuffing box", I think most, if not all the info you are after will be there.
Cheers
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Post by sinead on Mar 21, 2011 16:48:44 GMT
Replaced this on a 32' two days ago. Once the shaft can slide aft 9'' or so I cant see what he issue might be?
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Post by MartyB on Mar 22, 2011 13:52:49 GMT
ANother option assuming the boat is out of the water, is to remove the rudder. This might be easier and quicker than the motor. Along with, not saying you will have this issue, but there seem to be a few rudder stock issues with some boats your size. This will give you a reason to check out this potential issue also. I believe only two boats have shown up on this forum with issues, but worth checking for none the less.......
marty
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Post by adrianpetts on Mar 25, 2011 17:44:41 GMT
Many thanks for advice, job now done.
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Post by flightdeck on Mar 29, 2011 0:09:28 GMT
Job done, but how? did you remove the engine? or did you have enough space to slide the shaft back.
Cheers
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Post by adrianpetts on Mar 30, 2011 15:43:05 GMT
No need to move engine with extractor tool as shown in 'Stuffing box'. Came of with a little effort. Thanks for the link.
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Post by flightdeck on Mar 31, 2011 22:58:22 GMT
Great to hear, take it your local boat yard picked up a few tricks too  , that's what shearing Jeanneau info is all about ;D Cheers |
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, that's what shearing Jeanneau info is all about ;D