Repair Sleeve Worn Prop Shaft

[Guest]

One for the engineers amongst us!

For future reference; if a propshaft is worn where it passes though a dual type seal (not stuffing box) such as Volvo, Vetus etc., would a SKF speedy sleeve be suitable to cover the scored area, and keep water at bay? It seems that they are used on truck axles and suchlike.

From what I can see, they are a light interference fit, are fitted with a special tool, and run the same size seals as the unworn shaft. I would appreciate any experience or comments. Many thanks.

http://www.skf.com/uk/products/New-Market-Offers/SKF-SPEEDI-SLEEVE-new-generation.html?WT.mc_id=ADwords_SPEEDISLEEVE_Ad12014

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shaft-Repair-Sleeve-Speedi-Sleeve-Metric-Sizes-/301387955929?var=&hash=item462c1f3ed9

Edited September 19, 2015 by Guest

[andyb116]

Have used these on crankshafts for rear oil seals on historic race engines with a 100% success, never tried them on boat prop shafts though as usually I change the shaft as there is normally more to the problem than just the shaft.

[Taslim]

The SKF kit is all good but be sure the shaft is only scored and no metal is standing proud of the origional shaft diamiter. If it is smooth the shaft back.

 

The shaft must be clean and the sleve of compatable metal to the shaft. I use a drop of Loctite 638 (other tin glues exist etc..) as a belt and braces measure.

[peterboat]

We have used them at work great repair

[Guest]

Thanks folks. Some very interesting and positive feedback

agree AndyB that there is more problem than just the shaft.