rfdfirecaptain
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Aug 17, 2008
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Last week I replaced the bearing seal on my upper housing (around my spline shaft) and it?s still leaking around the outer edge. Immediately I posted a question about using Loctite threadlocker to seal up a leaking bearing seal. Many of you replied that you use the same or similar adhesive and some said RTV. Well, I?ve been waiting on a new bearing seal for a week so I could try this method of installation. Today I found out my parts house didn?t ship the parts to me. An honest mistake, but costly for my kids and me because we were all looking forward to a fishing trip this weekend.
In order to try to salvage this weekend?s fishing trip I have an idea I want to bounce off you folks. Assuming I can remove the bearing seal that?s currently installed, without damaging it. I need some kind of adhesive that will act as a filler around the outer edge of my bearing seal. But, with time constraints I need to use something that will harden quickly so I can get at least a 12 hour pressure test done within these next 24 hours before leaving for my trip. It also needs to be a product that will withstand the heat that is produced from the outdrive. I have no clue what that temp is.
What do you all think about resetting this bearing seal with hot glue? I know that probably sounds crazy. Right now I?m desperate to try something. I can?t find the melting temp. of hot glue on the Internet, but I would think that?s it much hotter than the internal temps. of an outdrive (unknown temp). If this will work and hold pressure for at least 12 hours I will have to accept that as passing if I?m going to take this trip. Thoughts / Suggestions? I?m willing to stay up all night working on this thing if you guys will toss me a few bones on this one.
In order to try to salvage this weekend?s fishing trip I have an idea I want to bounce off you folks. Assuming I can remove the bearing seal that?s currently installed, without damaging it. I need some kind of adhesive that will act as a filler around the outer edge of my bearing seal. But, with time constraints I need to use something that will harden quickly so I can get at least a 12 hour pressure test done within these next 24 hours before leaving for my trip. It also needs to be a product that will withstand the heat that is produced from the outdrive. I have no clue what that temp is.
What do you all think about resetting this bearing seal with hot glue? I know that probably sounds crazy. Right now I?m desperate to try something. I can?t find the melting temp. of hot glue on the Internet, but I would think that?s it much hotter than the internal temps. of an outdrive (unknown temp). If this will work and hold pressure for at least 12 hours I will have to accept that as passing if I?m going to take this trip. Thoughts / Suggestions? I?m willing to stay up all night working on this thing if you guys will toss me a few bones on this one.
Somehow I knew you would think it was a crazy idea, but hey I'm actually in a desperate moment. Tell me this... if you don't think Hot Glue will work... how can I speed up the cure time of Loctite Thtreadsealer... mild heat from a heat gun?