Re: C-Drive vs Linecutter
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Beaute Olivier
Hello Dean, Bill's picture shows the original bolt and washer when no rope-cutter is installed. The washer has a built-in rubber "ring" that is necessary to get a good sealing. The problem with the V-bolt is that it must match the fixed blade of the rope-cutter, and therefore, with the original washer, the matching position of the bolt may not be the tight position of the bolt. The "trick" is to add one more washer (for instance a soft copper one, like on cars oil case), not necessarily with a rubber ring, so that the bolt can be set with the V matching the blade, and tight. If this is really too difficult to have the V-bolt matching the blade AND being tight, then, the mastic sealant will do the job. One more point about the three shaft seals: they may not leak (oil) when the boat is out of the water, but let water in when the boat is afloat, moreover if the shaft is rotating. And if there are more than 1000 hours since last service, you should think of replacing the bushing and seals now. Bon courage. Olivier
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 07:57:11 PM GMT+2, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
Dean, What you have doesn't agree with the way I remember the V Bolt. I don't have a photo of the V Bolt, but do have a photo of a new drain bolt to be used if you do not have a line cutter. You can see the metal washer and the absence of that smaller O ring that you have. I am fairly sure that this is what you need, rather than what you have.  Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 12:47 PM SY STELLA <stella@...> wrote:
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