JLM,
Sure it is possible for a person to correctly duplicate anything, but many fail. Look how Chinese parts appear to be exactly the same, but....you know the answer. Sometimes the variance in duplication is an error, sometimes it is purposefully done to lower costs.
And, how do you make the propeller shaft wear bushing? What material and what hardness do you make it out of?
As you know that all seals are not equal, some harder, some softer, some with stainless steel springs, others not.
The reasons I suggest Amel as a source for these parts: - We all want Amel to continue supplying us with parts, especially those impossible to source. Amel makes a 30% markup...fine, it is worth it. As we all know Amel routinely supplies parts for Amels that are over 20 years old and recently they supplied someone parts for a 30-year old Amel. I love this...don't you?
- There have been a number of European made knock-off parts like SM & 54 wear bushings, SM bow thruster nylon hubs and propellers, etc. I have seen a lot of these knock-offs, all after failure. For instance someone in Europe had a machine shop turn the bow thruster propeller hubs from Nylon...Amel uses Delrin. If you do not know the difference, research it. They look the same. There are lots more examples that I will not bore you with.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
Bill,
For your information the kit is very very easy to make by your
self, for only some dollars ...
I buy the seals for over 10 years at 123roulements with prices
and delivering time that I found very pleasant ...
Bill, "tout est possible dans un monde infini...." (all is
possible in an infinite world ....)
Fair Wind
Le 21/08/2019 à 16:59, CW Bill Rouse a
écrit :
Jean
Luc,
The
Amel 55 C-Drive Propeller Shaft Wear Bushing and Seal Kit. I
am 100% positive that you can get this only at Amel.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832)
380-4970
Bill,
About what for C-drive seals you are speeking ?
Jean Luc
Le
21/08/2019 à 15:11, CW Bill Rouse a écrit :
Paul,
I
think that www.123roulement.com
is a good company, but I am 99% sure that they will
NOT have the Amel-made wear bushing. They may have
seals that fit, but to ensure you are getting the
best seal for the job, don't try to save a few
euros.
My
advice is to purchase the wear bushing and seals
from Amel only. The 55 has a larger output shaft and
thus larger wear bushing and seals than the SM &
54. The procedure is also different. Email sav"at" amel.fr. Ask for the
complete kit and also ask for instructions. The last
time someone asked for instructions, Amel sent them
instructions for SM & 54. Hopefully that has
changed.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832)
380-4970
hello all, I’m
inquiring please for assistance to where I can
purchase the Cdrive seal kit and at what estimated
price? Can this only be purchased through Amel or is
it a standard product from a distributor or
manufacturer?
thank you for your time
regards paul - Fortuna II 55#17
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