-----Original Message----- From: "Frank Wiewandt fwphoto@... [s227classassociation]" [s227classassociation@...] Date: 08/22/2018 04:04 AM To: s227classassociation@... Subject: Re: [s227classassociation] 1GM10 KM2-C Transmission
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I used a waterproof electrical tape. It was a pain to get a good wrap around the hose & I think I had to do it twice. I also had to be a bit more vigilant getting the water out from under the engine after motoring. Seemed to hold pretty well just sitting at the dock, though.
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?
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?
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?fwphoto@...?[s227classassociation] wrote:
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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.