PSS Seal - advice please

[ex-Gladys]

Whilst out for the first sail yesterday, was busy trying to track down a diesel leak when I literally touched the bellws on the PSS and a lump of water came in - maybe no more than 100cc, but enough to give me a jolt. Are these things that sensitive to touch?

It dripped after it reseated, but a quick session in ahead soon lined things up again.

<hr width=100% size=1>Larry Botheras

Anderson 26 "Amber"

 

[30boat]

Yes they are,but you should check that you have enough compression on the seal.There should be a gauge of some kind or at least you should know what length the seal should have when correctly set.

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[ex-Gladys]

It's a bit of a b**ger to check, but the bellows look well compressed. It is 10 years old.... Perhaps time for a new one?

<hr width=100% size=1>Larry Botheras

Anderson 26 "Amber"

 

[30boat]

I would fit a new one just to be safe.These things are not supposed to last that long.

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[roger]

Did you pull the bellows back when you put the boat in the water? You do need to make sure its flooded before using the engine.

<hr width=100% size=1>Roger

 

[ex-Gladys]

ours is a high speed rather than the conventional low speed. Water pipe is cut off above LWL so it self bleeds.

<hr width=100% size=1>Larry Botheras

Anderson 26 "Amber"