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worldwide205
06-29-2004, 09:26 PM
is there a alternative to rope seals , is there a neoprene seal made for 455 instead of the rope seals?
worldwide205
06-29-2004, 09:26 PM
is there a alternative to rope seals , is there a neoprene seal made for 455 instead of the rope seals?
engineer
06-30-2004, 12:12 PM
yes, there is. BOp engineering, Ames PY all carry a viton seal.
Edward Farrell
06-30-2004, 07:00 PM
Engineer- are the seals superior to the rope ones?
engineer
07-02-2004, 01:30 PM
depends, some can install a rope seal and never have a leak, others do it and always leak. Same can happen on the viton seals. Good installation is key.
Doug Hopkins
07-06-2004, 04:54 AM
The big advantage of using the BOP seal is the great reduction in drag on the crankshaft.There is almost none with the BOP seal!