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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 11:51:50 AM

Title: Rope seal
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 11:51:50 AM: Can I change the rope seal with the pump and motor still in the boat?

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Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 01:01:59 PM: Yes. But be prepared to curse...... A lot.
Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 01:16:58 PM: Quote from: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 01:01:59 PM
Yes. But be prepared to curse...... A lot.
i do that anytime I work on a boat lol. What do I need to get the old seal out?

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Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 02:19:44 PM: Quote from: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 01:16:58 PM
i do that anytime I work on a boat lol. What do I need to get the old seal out?

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I use a Lysle tool Sneaky Pete. Looks like a little corkscrew.

GT
Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 09:08:18 PM: Quote from: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 02:19:44 PM
I use a Lysle tool Sneaky Pete. Looks like a little corkscrew.

GT
is that the only seal that's there?

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Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 09:24:31 PM: Quote from: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 09:08:18 PM
is that the only seal that's there?

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You mean on the other side of the packing glands, yes. There are several individual ropes.

Let me know what new swear words you come up with.

GT
Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 09:44:23 PM: Quote from: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 09:24:31 PM
You mean on the other side of the packing glands, yes. There are several individual ropes.

Let me know what new swear words you come up with.

GT
the kit comes with 4 rope seals. That sound right? I will for sure let you know what new i come up with in the process of changing it lol.

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Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: GT Jets on June 07, 2015, 10:13:28 PM: Quote from: 74 SleekCraft on June 07, 2015, 09:44:23 PM
the kit comes with 4 rope seals. That sound right? I will for sure let you know what new i come up with in the process of changing it lol.

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Yes. Be sure to get everything out. I clean the shafts with a WD40 like product (Amsoil MP Spray) and Scotch Brite pads.

I buy the stuff (packing) by the pound, but I probably do 20 or so a year.

GT
Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: eliminator18 on June 08, 2015, 08:06:59 AM: How often do you need to change the rope seals? How can you tell if they are worn out or bad? Just curious, because I changed mine like 2years ago and have only been on the water probably a dozen times, seals still look good to me

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Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: Flusher on June 10, 2015, 12:24:33 AM: If they're still relatively soft and flexible, you should be good to go.
Title: Re: Rope seal
Post by: Your Mom on June 10, 2015, 06:32:14 AM: You could add a zerk while you have the seal out...will keep em greased up prolonging life.