Re: wearing out bearing lip seals

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jlm@jlmertz.fr #6452 1- It is preferable to choose a stainless steel spring for not rust if it would appear some seawater 2- If you change the seals(which normally does not wear because it is harder than the bronze ring) do not forget to change the bronze ring in ALL CASES. JLM CottonBay SM316 toggle quoted messageShow quoted text --- In amelyachtowners@..., "drew_gaffney" <drew.gaffney@...> wrote: Eric, Conteco in Germany said they could only provide them in bulk and even then, they were incredibly expensive. I was referred by the US Corteco rep to: Chuck Wilson Carolina Seal, Inc. 1424 Cross Beam Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217 P: 704.523.4450 F: 704.523.4478 cwilson@... www.carolinaseal.com He was able to provide the seal for <$7.00 each. Note that most substitutes do not have SS springs, but the ones he supplied included SS. He did a great job of tracking down alternatives when faced with Corteco's minimum order requirement. Drew S/V Revelation SM390 --- In amelyachtowners@..., "eric" <kimberlite@> wrote: Doesavnoyone have a source for the 3 oil lip seals that fit on the wearing out bearing they fit around the propeller shaft where it exits the sail drive. two face one way and the other faces the prop. it is a lip seal with a spring strengthener inside. I believe mu seals read Corteco I1 cfw bav4 45-65-8. Thanks Fair winds Eric Super Maramu 376. e sm
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