Stuart 28-2
Member II
I installed a new shaft seal along with new prop drive shaft and new strut bearing. The solid shaft coupling was also cleaned up / checked for fit by the shaft maker ( General Propeller Company).
The installation went smoothly enough except I was surprised how difficult it was to compress the seal. The instructions are clear enough - for 3/4" drive shaft - 20mm of compression. I was only using thumbs against the collar but had a ledge in perfect spot to lever off with all fingers. It took everything I had to get it to 20mm. I had to have someone else tighten the set screws in the collar. Does this sound normal?
Also, are the hose clamps on the carbon graphite end supplied as tight enough? I tightened a dash but want to leave it alone if intended as set to begin with .
The installation went smoothly enough except I was surprised how difficult it was to compress the seal. The instructions are clear enough - for 3/4" drive shaft - 20mm of compression. I was only using thumbs against the collar but had a ledge in perfect spot to lever off with all fingers. It took everything I had to get it to 20mm. I had to have someone else tighten the set screws in the collar. Does this sound normal?
Also, are the hose clamps on the carbon graphite end supplied as tight enough? I tightened a dash but want to leave it alone if intended as set to begin with .