I have a DAF 615 M diesel with a paragon P45L transmission. Three of the damper springs rattle and this year I'm gonna change the damper plate. Not a lot of space to work but I have a chain hoist. Your work was very good and you saved yourself loads o money.
Yeah Dude. And if you do the work yourself you're going to make sure it's done properly. I put Polyflex damper plates back in and they are heaps quieter than the spring models. Good luck with the job.
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
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.
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.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes I was meaning the stern gland seal. How tight should the stainless part be up against the rubber stern gland . Any advise appreciated.
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.
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?
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.
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
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!*
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Good job Norm, take your time and be thorough. happy boating.
Yep That's the way to go Dude.
I have a DAF 615 M diesel with a paragon P45L transmission. Three of the damper springs rattle and this year I'm gonna change the damper plate. Not a lot of space to work but I have a chain hoist. Your work was very good and you saved yourself loads o money.
Yeah Dude. And if you do the work yourself you're going to make sure it's done properly.
I put Polyflex damper plates back in and they are heaps quieter than the spring models.
Good luck with the job.
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
Thanks Kay. It was a bit of a chore.
Excellent work adapting the new damper 😮😮
Thanks Jeanette.
Well done Norm, you certainly have had a good run out of the old plates. Cheers Michael
Yeah Dude. Can't complain.
Great video, I learnt a lot!!
Glad to hear it Dude. Thanks for the comment.
Well done Norm. 👏
Thanks Dude.
Great Video Dude. Good job.
Thanks peter.
Well done love your work - great explanation Regards
Thanks Dude.
Thanks Norm - we’ll done 👏
Thanks Dude.
Nice job. Modifying the brand new parts. Bravo. If there was slipping I wonder if you’ll see better fuel economy
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.
Nice one.. and a lot cheaper than replacing the engines...😅
Yeah for sure. i was in a bad place not knowing.
Well done mate 😊What was the plate like on the starboard side ?
Still intact Dude. But a couple of broken springs.
I replaced it.
Any advice on adjusting the shaft seal.?
How tight should the stainless part be pushed up to the seal face.?
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.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes I was meaning the stern gland seal.
How tight should the stainless part be up against the rubber stern gland .
Any advise appreciated.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
What happened to the other plate?
It wasn't as bad. Still intact, but a couple of springs broken.
Glad I replaced both.
Should have done the seals while you were there.
Yep Thought about it, but all was dry.
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
So true Dude.
Nothing like a bit of Engine Room Aerobics to brighten your day.
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!*
Hope so Angus. Need a rest.