PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degradtion

[JamesG161]

Wasted my time, I guess.

Time will tell...

You know the answer, self life problem.
Jim...

 

[walmsleyc]

I sent my bellows in a few weeks ago (after I was allowed back into the yard to swap new for old).

I don't really expect to hear back from them, but hope they use it to further improve their composition.

New one is installed and ready to go.

FYI, I made a "bellows" compressor from a disk brake spreader. It made the job of getting the
3/4" compression VERY easy in an otherwise cramped space. The tool was pretty cheap from
amazon and I just drilling 1-1/8" half hole through both the spreader "paddles" so it fit a little
bit over half way around the shaft.

Cheers
Chris

 

[BillyK]

very nice!

 

[dmax]

That is slick, will be using that method from now on.

 

[Rick D]

Bellows replaced three years ago. Just checked it; looks good. Whew!