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Shaft seal on helm pump for a 11 meter international
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:26 pm
by reelfishin
Looks like we have a seal bad on our helm pump. It is the shaft seal near the pilot wheel. Is the seal still available? I hope to pull the pump soon and see how much trouble it is to change. Has anyone done it and have some good advice? Thanks
Re: Shaft seal on helm pump for a 11 meter international
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:27 pm
by prowlersfish
If its a Hynautic ( I believe it is ) Seal kits are available . I believe Beacon has them . Not that hard to do ,but there are a lot of parts that have to go in right .
Re: Shaft seal on helm pump for a 11 meter international
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:28 am
by RWS
The 11 meters used the Hynautic system, (conformed)
When I did my 2005 mechanical refit, a decision was made to upgrade from the factory system to the simple 2 line Teleflex SEASTAR system which does not require air pressure to operate.
RWS
Re: Shaft seal on helm pump for a 11 meter international
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:30 pm
by reelfishin
Thanks for the quick information. I pulled it today and we have sent it to a rebuild shop. We were given a reasonable price but I will wait and see if that changes. If that does not work out then I will either do it myself with a kit or replace the system if parts are not available.