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« on: March 08, 2010, 10:46:45 PM »
I had the thrust bearing and seal replaced on my Legend Drive. After first trip out on it I noticed that there was a lot of grease coming out from the seal area where the packing gland bolts are. Is this a result of the shop over greasing it or do I possibly have other issues? Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2010, 11:10:33 PM »
IMHO I think they either over greased the bearing (likely), failed to replace the front grease seal (also likely) or used the wrong lube (less likely)....It is pretty easy to tell when they are over lubed, the bearing housing will run pretty warm to the touch and will fling snot everywhere... Sly

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 08:40:31 PM
If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 07:47:19 AM »
If it was over greased is that a big issue? Im scheduled to return it this weekend to the shop that worked on it. According to them, it should be fine. I just want to be certain that its not going to turn into a bigger issue.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 09:47:46 AM »
Over greasing can cause an issue with overheating the bearing because of lack of room for heat dissipation and the expansion of the warmed up grease causes the mess once the oil drops out of the soap..

Will it cause damage??   It will eventually, if  the excess grease is flinging out of a seal, I would say that damage should be unlikely. It's all a crap shoot for the most part. Undecided

Also FWIW, the pump would need to come virtually all apart to replace the rear bearing seal.  Thumbs Down

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 08:40:31 PM
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 01:47:17 PM »
Its Driver Error Grin Whats up Travis.

GT is knowledgable and he will steer ya in the right direction. Time for a shop visit Wink
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 10:34:26 PM »
  Roll Eyes Diver? How about passenger error. Hey, wheres the pic of the new boats? Yeah, I think GS Marine is in for a Ear full on Sat morning...
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2010, 10:59:56 AM »
Quote from: Hddaddy on March 10, 2010, 10:34:26 PM
  Roll Eyes Diver? How about passenger error. Hey, wheres the pic of the new boats? Yeah, I think GS Marine is in for a Ear full on Sat morning...

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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2010, 02:21:47 PM »
 Evil Well, its out, so what you gonna do about it. I went by So cal today to take a look and there was nothing to look at. I was a little disappointed
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2010, 06:18:03 PM »
GT Jets, thanks for the info on this issue. The shop called today to tell me the "new" seal they installed had a rip in it, so they are going to tear the jet down and re-do.
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« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2010, 11:27:58 PM »
Quote from: Hddaddy on March 16, 2010, 06:18:03 PM
GT Jets, thanks for the info on this issue. The shop called today to tell me the "new" seal they installed had a rip in it, so they are going to tear the jet down and re-do.

I am glad it was an easy fix (for you  Wink ), better safe than sorry IMHO..

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 08:40:31 PM
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2010, 06:36:05 PM »
Quote from: Hddaddy on March 16, 2010, 06:18:03 PM
GT Jets, thanks for the info on this issue. The shop called today to tell me the "new" seal they installed had a rip in it, so they are going to tear the jet down and re-do.

Those boys would have a hard time ever working on my boat again.    Thumbs Down
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