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Dueclaws 05-04-2011 07:58 AM

#6's and speedi-sleeve
 
We have 3 sets of #6 drives (2 dry sump) that might need shafts; there's nothing wrong with the shafts except wear at the seal surface.
Instead of replacing #6 prop shafts because of wear at the seal area has anyone used the speedi-sleeves from SKF?
http://evolution.skf.com/zino.aspx?articleID=15297

If that won't work what are some options?
Thanks

Ryan Beckley 05-04-2011 08:19 AM

I know that Craig Colabella has used them on our outboard gearcase quite often.

Dueclaws 05-04-2011 08:25 AM

Thanks Ryan: I believe that's a good example.

I seem to recall that's what Craig told me when he dry sumped the 6's. Do you have the current contact info for Craig? His web site is not active.

OldSchool 05-04-2011 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley (Post 3394162)
I know that Craig Colabella has used them on our outboard gearcase quite often.

Craig put them on both of my #6's two years ago when they were gone through. No issues and it beats the chit out of buying new shafts!! :)

Dueclaws 05-04-2011 08:27 AM


Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 3394174)
Craig put them on both of my #6's two years ago when they were gone through. No issues and it beats the chit out of buying new shafts!! :)

Thanks!
$$$$ pricey shafts!

Pro1 05-04-2011 08:46 AM

Number 6 shafts dont seem to last especially in salt water.

A bunch of guys who do 6 work can install the sleeves.

Ryan Beckley 05-04-2011 09:32 AM

Colabella Performance 407-498-0094

Dueclaws 05-04-2011 10:04 AM

Thanks. I left a message for Craig

Panther 05-04-2011 02:11 PM

You can do a speedy sleeve or have the shafts ceramic coated.

Dueclaws 05-04-2011 04:05 PM

Thanks: hadn't thought about ceramic.

Once again JT @ TNT came through and was a huge help with the speedi sleeves. Thanks Johnny!


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