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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
          • Also don't forget the thrust of a prop underway will reduce pressure on the seal
      • I call the guy that install and see what he say
        • That should have been I would call the guy
      • No, not much pressure at all.
  • Yes, just installed one and it leaked.
  • You do have a vibration isolator on the shaft?