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January 28, 2009, 09:10:49 PM
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Sea Star Helm is leaking.
« on: January 28, 2009, 09:10:49 PM »
I have a seal kit on the way in the mail.  Does anyone have any experience with this ?  It seems to be leaking from the top around the shaft.
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January 29, 2009, 11:29:42 AM
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Re: Sea Star Helm is leaking.
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2009, 11:29:42 AM »
Thats an easy fix pull wheel remove screws pop out O ring install new one put back together done should take 15 minutes.

February 01, 2009, 02:49:10 PM
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Re: Sea Star Helm is leaking.
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2009, 02:49:10 PM »
I might add that if you have the entire seal kit, it is worth doing every seal since you already have it apart.  I rebuilt one 5 or 7 years ago - easy job, just follow the instructions.

February 03, 2009, 03:43:40 PM
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Re: Sea Star Helm is leaking.
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2009, 03:43:40 PM »
Thanks Double...it was the easy and quick.  I popped the shaft seal off, cleaned it up really well and put the new one in and have not had a leak since.  I know it was not as thorough as using the whole seal kit, but it was only leaking from the top for now.  I will pull it apart if I have to in the future, but it seems to be good for now.
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February 04, 2009, 08:09:15 AM
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Re: Sea Star Helm is leaking.
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2009, 08:09:15 AM »
Nice to hear it went well

 

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