Drive Install ?

[solar7647]

I am installing my alpha One Gen One and I cant get the rubber gasket for the raw water intake passage between the upper unit and the bell houssing to stay in place as I slide the drive on.

Does anyone have a handy trick that will keep it in place and not compromise the seal?

I have read through the manual to see if I am missing something but it dosnt give any info on how snugg the o-ring should fit into the indentation for it. It sits in it fine but any movement and it falls. I thought about a dab of seal greas to hold in place but the manual says to only coat the threads and studs, not any of the gaskets.

I had to give up on it today cause of weather but will be hitting it in the morning. I just keep getting nerv that it isnt in place and will allow a water leak.

Thanks!

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Drive Install ?

try a little grease on it, it will stay put for you to do the install. It will not harm the rubber O ring.

 

[jtmarten]

Re: Drive Install ?

I used a thin coat of bellows adhesive.

 

[bigskiohio]

Re: Drive Install ?

i use black permatex, light coat also on the big rubber seal

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Drive Install ?

Couple of dabs of 2-4-C.

 

[solar7647]

Re: Drive Install ?

cool thanks guys, I will use a little of the 2-4-c that I have. Always get the best little tricks around this forum!