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Here's the notes from the PSS shaft seal on dripping and spray 
In Response To: Yeah that is a lot of pressure. It's probably fine. 
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() 16. Testing:When launching the boat,inspect the PSS and make sure the PSS is properly in place.Water should not be entering the boat from the PSS seal area.Run the engine in gear as in a normal operation.It is normal at this time to notice a very fine spray or mist coming from the seal and some carbon dust,as the PSS requires a break in period (see below).The PSS should not be leaking at rest and should never spray more than just a fine spray or mist.
Paul L
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- Damn! Does a dripless leak when new?
- No it shouldn't drip at all
- You sure the mating surfaces weren't scratched or gouged during install?
- I let Hinckley do the work.
- Yeah that is a lot of pressure. It's probably fine.
- Here's the notes from the PSS shaft seal on dripping and spray
- Here's the notes from the PSS shaft seal on dripping and spray
- I call the guy that install and see what he say
- No, not much pressure at all.
- Yeah that is a lot of pressure. It's probably fine.
- I let Hinckley do the work.
- Yes, just installed one and it leaked.
- You do have a vibration isolator on the shaft?