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Greetings,
Mr. OD. What's "underwear"?
Mr. OD. What's "underwear"?
Greetings,
Mr. OD. What's "underwear"?
I’ve posted this before but here’s for those who missed it. In 2008 my old T-shirt got caught on the shaft coupler while I was wearing it. In an instant I was pulled on to the shaft as my head slammed into the transmission. The T-shirt was ripped off in about 1/100 of a second. From the pictures you can see the burns and bruising that resulted as the T shirt was ripped off. Every time I look in the mirror I have a permanent reminder of how stupid I was and also how lucky I am. Needless to say we have a changed a few procedures.
I would just caution anyone about getting near a spinning shaft. One brief moment of inattention (or an unexpected wake or wave) and any bit of clothing, hair, etc. will be spun around the shaft faster than a person can react. Some of the most horrible accidents I've ever seen were on farms where someone got a bit too close to a spinning power takeoff shaft.
I'll put mine in neutral mid-trip and go down below to feel the stuffing box.
Or use an infrared thermometer temperature gun, ~$15 on line.
Friends, the idea of removing the water feed line to the non-leaking box - to confirm it was getting water did appeal to me. So I did that. One mediocre turn on the hose nut and I broke the 90 degree bronze elbow off like it was soft lead. Started the engine and sure enough - nice water pressure at the broken hose end.
However, I've now created a monster. Looking locally for pipe removal tool set and need a new elbow. Lesson to self - if it ain't broke (especially on a boat) leave it the hell alone.
Have been searching for bronze or even brass to use now. May go with plastic. No vibration or pressure to speak of. . .thanks all for the feedback!
Friends, the idea of removing the water feed line to the non-leaking box - to confirm it was getting water did appeal to me. So I did that. One mediocre turn on the hose nut and I broke the 90 degree bronze elbow off like it was soft lead. Started the engine and sure enough - nice water pressure at the broken hose end.
However, I've now created a monster. Looking locally for pipe removal tool set and need a new elbow. Lesson to self - if it ain't broke (especially on a boat) leave it the hell alone.
Is there any support for the new assembly with the valve?
Engine vibration and boat motion might eventually stress the 1/2 inch connection.
Greetings,
Mr. NC. Good job. So how did you eventually remove the broken bit in the stuffing box?
IF someone knows of source for SW rated BRONZE 3/4" straight fittings, PLEASE let me know!!!