There was some corrosion on the drive housing, I used a gasket scraper and then scotch brite to clean and smooth it out. Probably wouldn't hurt to put a little permatex #3 when mating the new metal gasket? I'd guess six of one, half of dozen of the other... ;)
Hello all, new here. In the process of installing a new impeller on my Alpha I Gen II outdrive using Don's information from service manual 14. Is there a more recent manual and if so, is the procedure the same? Not asking for a copy, just wondering if it is any different regarding the water pump...
