Damper Plate Replacement On A Diesel Powered Cruising Boat

[@stevehelliwell9101]

Good job Norm, take your time and be thorough. happy boating.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep That's the way to go Dude.

[@michaelraine6879]

Well done Norm, you certainly have had a good run out of the old plates. Cheers Michael

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude. Can't complain.

[@kaywatkins2987]

Gosh Norm big job … a bit of boat yoga 🧘‍♀️ coming into play I’m sure glad it’s fixed and your out on the seas again once again thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Kay. It was a bit of a chore.

[@Jeanetteinnes]

Excellent work adapting the new damper 😮😮

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Jeanette.

[@Shane_Lou]

Well done Norm. 👏

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@peterkelly250]

Great Video Dude. Good job.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks peter.

[@Kelpie119]

Thanks Norm - we’ll done 👏

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@davidmedley9652]

Great video, I learnt a lot!!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Glad to hear it Dude. Thanks for the comment.

[@petewilliams4289]

Great work, well done. I'm a fan of ratchet straps but a good note to self - block & tackle allows smooth lowering

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude. Could have saved myself 20 bucks, if I had looked in my bits locker.

[@DavidA877]

Well done love your work - great explanation Regards

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@Harrybollox]

Nice job. Modifying the brand new parts. Bravo. If there was slipping I wonder if you’ll see better fuel economy

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Don't think there was any slip. Think that one just got past its mechanical life and fell apart. The other one was in better condition, but had broken springs.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one.. and a lot cheaper than replacing the engines...😅

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah for sure. i was in a bad place not knowing.

[@grahamharris2779]

Well done mate 😊What was the plate like on the starboard side ?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Still intact Dude. But a couple of broken springs. I replaced it.

[@bevantweedie5129]

Any advice on adjusting the shaft seal.? How tight should the stainless part be pushed up to the seal face.?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No adjustment there Dude. The gearbox seal is a lip seal, press fit into box. No plate to retain it. I checked it very dry. No need to replace. Hope this helps.

[@bevantweedie5129]

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes I was meaning the stern gland seal. How tight should the stainless part be up against the rubber stern gland . Any advise appreciated.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Oh sorry mate miss understood. The process is to slide the rotor against the seal and then preload the bellows by about 15mm before tightening grub screws. I think that PSS says to preloaded by 25mm for a 1.25in shaft. I think that is a bit too much. If you're doing in the water, adjust until no leak. If out of water check when you launch and adjust accordingly.

[@stokecarpanglers]

Hi. What noises or issues were you having with the gearbox please. I ask as i have a noise on my narriwboat from the gearbox, especially in reverse at low revs and wondered if this may be the problem with mine?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It could be. I am amazed at how quiet my boxes are since replacing the damper plates. The only problem is you have to remove the box to check it.

[@sailorpete136]

Well done Norm. Was the 2nd damper plate as bad? Those new plates look like really good gear from poli-flex. What is there estimated hour life?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

I hope longer than my estimated hour life Dude. The new dampers are a lot less noisy and less vibration. The other damper plate was still intact , although it had a couple of broken springs. Glad I did both.

[@waynebatten4818]

What happened to the other plate?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It wasn't as bad. Still intact, but a couple of springs broken. Glad I replaced both.

[@mickeykeymoaw]

Should have done the seals while you were there.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep Thought about it, but all was dry.

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Hello Lord Dude. An excellent video mate. It reminded me of my dad changing the clutch on his Baby Austin A30 back in 1952. I recall helping the old man even though I was a tiny Tacker aged 6 years. Brought back a lot of wonderful memories Dude. Hopefully, you will now have some trouble free sailing for a while. Looking forward to the next episode. *Kindest Regards!*

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Hope so Angus. Need a rest.

[@allanrobinson8852]

Hey Norm, oh what fun it is to work in a shoe box, when your knees are each side of your ears while impersonating a contortionist trying to reach bolts, always hoping to minimise skin removal

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

So true Dude. Nothing like a bit of Engine Room Aerobics to brighten your day.