Water Seal "Hat" Slipping

[etemplet]

The Stainless mating ring (hat-lots of people call it that) on the water seal is slipping on the RX. I'm thinking of putting something on the shaft to help is grab the shaft a bit. Has anyone had to resort to such measures? Is so... what did you use?

 

[mikidymac]

You ok old man?

You know there is a stainless C-Clip and 2 o-rings that hold that thing.....

Or are you saying it is spinning on the shaft?

 

[etemplet]

I'm fine. Those o-rings are not very good friction mechanisms. I have had this slip and squeal on occasion and I'm just wondering what people might use to cause a little grip without affecting the performance of the seal. I have a selection and I'm putting something on there. LOL

 

[mikidymac]

Interesting. I have been known to put a dab of marine grease on the hat to carbon interface but I guess some adhesive on the hat to shaft would work too.

 

[etemplet]

The aftermarket fit on the hat probably isn't always up to factory spec. I've had issues with them previously but the generally get happy and cooperate. LOL I do love messing with these things.

 

[mikidymac]

I would try something like E6000 as it can be removed in the future.