I worry about my shaft log hose, too, since I pretty sure it is original to the boat.? If it were to start leaking, do you think that stretchy silicone tape would keep the water out?
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Dave S.
s/v Clio
1987 S2 27, hull #80
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From: "Frank Wiewandt fwphoto@... [s227classassociation]" [s227classassociation@...]
Date: 08/19/2018 06:19 PM
To: s227classassociation@...
Subject: Re: [s227classassociation] 1GM10 KM2-C Transmission
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When my shaft log hose started to leak it was close to the end of sailing season last year. I checked with the marina that hauls my boat & they said it was no problem. Most of the cost would have been in the haul-out. The guy that would have done the work was there & he was a small, skinny guy. I was able to wrap the hose well enough to get through the year & fix it before I launched this year. That said, if I were in your place I¡¯d look for someone to do the work for you.
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So, what¡¯s wrong with your tranny that you have to pull it?
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Frank
Thanks Frank,? I did it the same way 20 years ago but not sure these days.? I wish it was only 15 lbs ago, not sure my now 205 will fit, or get out if I do get in!
Maybe we could get a group of 25 year old folks that want to travel.....
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On 8/19/2018 02:08 PM, Frank Wiewandt
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Hi Mark,
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I pulled mine quite a while ago. I was skinnier then. :-)
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This last Spring, though, I had to replace the shaft log hose & it is probably a job requiring similar access. I pulled the stuffing box by basically laying on top of the diesel & reaching behind the engine. It was tight & I had engine component imprints all over my chest, arms & stomach to prove it! This is also how I adjust the stuffing box & put fluid into the tranny.?
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I did clean out the lazarettes to gain better access from the rear, but ended up going over the engine for almost all the work. If I were to pull the tranny I would probably have to go through the lazarettes to get to some of the bolts, though.
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I almost had the yard replace the shaft log hose because of the limited access. I knew I could do the job, just didn¡¯t think I would fit the way I once did. Even then it was a squeeze. That was 15 lbs. ago.
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Good luck!
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Frank
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Has anyone pulled the transmission on their S2-27.?? Access looks like a problem, tips?
Mark
#15
Nashville
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