First time posters - we're the proud owners of Viking #3361. We're finishing up the spring overhaul (including a rebuild of the combi thanks Steve!), and we have a question about our stern gland to pose to the wisdom of the list as far as we can tell by looking at some old newsletters, a previous owner may have replaced the stern gland around 1985 with one he bought from Vegatillbehor. We have some pictures here (Log In or Sign Up to View).
This appears to be some kind of oil seal. There are two holes in the top, one with a hose barb (and a hose that terminates near the top of a lazarette, with an open end, possibly to add oil), and another that's plugged with a knurled bolt (possibly to vent air when filling with oil?). On the inside, as far as we can see without pulling it apart, is a thick gasket of some elastomer, extending maybe an inch along the shaft, and then what could be a lip seal (or maybe an o-ring); presumably there's another of these further down the shaft.
Does anyone recognize this? Have one? Know how to replace the seals? Know what routine maintenance it needs? What kind of oil/grease?
Any information very much appreciated!
Susan and Evan
This appears to be some kind of oil seal. There are two holes in the top, one with a hose barb (and a hose that terminates near the top of a lazarette, with an open end, possibly to add oil), and another that's plugged with a knurled bolt (possibly to vent air when filling with oil?). On the inside, as far as we can see without pulling it apart, is a thick gasket of some elastomer, extending maybe an inch along the shaft, and then what could be a lip seal (or maybe an o-ring); presumably there's another of these further down the shaft.
Does anyone recognize this? Have one? Know how to replace the seals? Know what routine maintenance it needs? What kind of oil/grease?
Any information very much appreciated!
Susan and Evan
