[deniseO30]

Jim the PSS bellow tube still needs to go onto the shaft log tube. So it's still about ID and OD sizes.
I did a PSS on my boat some 5 yrs ago, no regrets. and there is dust where there used to be water dripping

This looks so easy under "show conditions" LOL
PSS Install Video - YouTube

Shaft alignment;

what shaft logs look like. there are many types, but yours is most likely something like this. In my boat it's a FG tube.

 

[deniseO30]

You're Welcome Jim
funny, doing a search for 1-7/8" only PSS comes up for the bellows, they call it a "stern tube" Loose fitting hose will leak even with good clamps!

The barbs on cast bronze parts aren't usually well defined like the machined parts done on lathes

 

[deniseO30]

Jim! It was not a bad day!

 

[deniseO30]

Just amazing how well those metal cutting wheels work Jim isn't it? I have a 14" metal chop saw and when doing things on the wheeled cradle for my boat it's usually easier to use the grinder with cutting wheel

 

[deniseO30]

Jimisun... clamp on... clamp off.... sand de floor... wax on wax off

 

[deniseO30]

Tada!

I will say, I am REALLY glad that I had the shaft and flange fit and faced. The shop made sure the flange slid on fairly easily, which made assembly easy.

Looks great Jim!