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Old 05-04-2011 | 07:58 AM
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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?
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Old 05-04-2011 | 08:19 AM
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I know that Craig Colabella has used them on our outboard gearcase quite often.
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Old 05-04-2011 | 08:25 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley
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!!
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Old 05-04-2011 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by OldSchool
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!

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Old 05-04-2011 | 08:46 AM
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Number 6 shafts dont seem to last especially in salt water.

A bunch of guys who do 6 work can install the sleeves.
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Old 05-04-2011 | 09:32 AM
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Colabella Performance 407-498-0094
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Old 05-04-2011 | 10:04 AM
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Thanks. I left a message for Craig
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You can do a speedy sleeve or have the shafts ceramic coated.
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Old 05-04-2011 | 04:05 PM
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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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