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1996 response lx water leak


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I have a 1996 response lx. I have had it out 2 times this season, everything runs great but there is a water leak. I havent really been able to pinpoint it for sure yet. I am pretty sure its not from the engine, as I didn't have any water in the bilge when i dewinterized it a couple weeks ago. I know, late start, But I now have an 8 week old, and was having new carpet put in.... But I am gonna check into the shaft leak. But never ventured into this area of the boat. Isn't this packing under the floor hatch in my boat, and there is also a long cover under the hatch with a bunch of screws. It's in the middle, so I am positive this is where the shaft and infamous seal is. ON my boat, is it an adjustable type seal or replace it. Any advice, direction, and pics would be appreciated. I am a mechanic and can work on just about anything, but would like a little direction on this before I venture. Thanks guys!

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first, leave that "long cover under the hatch with a bunch of screws" alone. it's a last resort.

yes, you will see the "packing under the floor hatch".

the shaft seal is adjustable if it's leaking too much.

while the boat is idling that seal should drip at a rate of about 1 drip per 10 seconds.

if it's considerable more than that give it a touch. search this forum, there is lots of info and pix available that explain the procedure.

this site has some good pix and dialog about the shaft/seal, too.

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first, leave that "long cover under the hatch with a bunch of screws" alone. it's a last resort.

yes, you will see the "packing under the floor hatch".

the shaft seal is adjustable if it's leaking too much.

while the boat is idling that seal should drip at a rate of about 1 drip per 10 seconds.

if it's considerable more than that give it a touch. search this forum, there is lots of info and pix available that explain the procedure.

this site has some good pix and dialog about the shaft/seal, too.

cool! thanks for the info

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