Delta Stern Gland

[Delta_Ed]

Hi All,

When I got my Ray Wright Delta the prop shaft & stern gland assembly were not in place but did come with it. I was wondering if anyone with a delta could give me some pointers about the stren gland / seal set up? I'd appreciate any input I can get!

I have an aluminium tube with rubber seals at either end and it looks like the inside is rifled / groove for the flow of either water or lubricant when the shaft spins in it.

My main question is; there is also a hole in the side that could either be for a remote greaser or could be a water inlet (as with many stuffing boxes)? Does anyone know which it is for? When fitted correctly do these sternglands drip like stuffing boxes do or are they dry?

I also need to work out which way around it is fitted.....the rubber seal at one end has a deep groove in it, the other end is flush. Does anyone know which should face into the bilge and which towards the stern tube?

Any help appreciated!

Thanks,

Ed

[Delburt]

Hi Ed

I'll have a look at my Delta tomorrow and try to give you some help.

Derek

[Delburt]

Hi Ed

Attached are a couple of photos which I hope help.

As to leaking not sure I've not had her in the water yet. Had one years ago and I think it dripped a little even when full of grease, couldn't be 100% sure though.

Cheers

Derek

[Delta_Ed]

Hi,

Thanks so much! That is exactly what I needed to see. At first I wasn't even sure that the random piece of metal lying in the hull was a stern gland at all!

But now I know it is and which way round it goes so....a new grease nipple and a couple of seals and it should be good to go back on. Now if only the hull was ready for it!

Thanks again,

Ed