DIY fit Volvo shaft seal

[Pagetslady]

Will do that - still wondering how to lock the shaft so that I can get some torque on the bolts - I feel putting it into gear is not going to do the gearbox any good. Also, when I get round to reassembly should I use loctite given the bolts have no nuts securing them or get some longer bolts so that there is enough projecting to put locnuts on.

If you feel the need to lock the shaft from turning a length of wood the correct length between the prop and hull will help, or a piece of wood between the inside hull beneath the spacer, to put between one of the allen screw heads holding the spacer in place and the inside of the hull, i have done this several times with no ill effects.
Mike

 

[Plum]

I am hoping to get down and do this job on Saturday but I'm concerned that the temperature will make the rubber very un-malleable (?) to stretch over the stern tube. Assuming warming it in a flame isn't a good idea I wonder whether putting in a pan of hot water is OK or would that potentially distort it?

You will not need to warm it. The body of the seal will not stretch, it is the lip seals inside that are flexible and will easily flex for fitting even in low temperatures. Don't forget the instalation sleeve to protect those lips as you slide the seal down the shaft.

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[howard easton]

Getting extremely frustrated waiting to relaunch because of continued failure of engineer to do promised work, i.e. fit owner supplied shaft seal and investigate suspected faulty head gasket.

Your problem is a confidence issue. If it was at all difficult to fit a Volvo shaft seal then the average yard mechabic wouldnt be able to do it. Just go down to your boat, sit down with a cup of tea looking at the shaft seal and just work out in your mind how you will tackle the job. It really is a doddle.

And what do you mean by "cat do anythi9ng about the head gasket"? Of course you can. Again its an easy job removing a cylinder head. Try to pick up some knowledge of the basics maybe a U tube video of the same job on a car - you are looking for the basic principles not a step by step guide. If you can get the latter then great. But if you cant, a general idea of whats involved combined with common sense and thoughtful working will get you there. Diesel engines are simple machines

Where is the boat? If its anywhere near me I will come along and try to help you.

P.S. At a guess you are in a boatyard. One reason for joining a club is that members help each other and you wouldnt be short of on site practical help in a club yard