I'm currently working on a 1968 Rude 55hp 3cyl. It has a gasket that goes around the perimeter of the lower unit, between the lower and intermediate housings. A '69 and later motor doesn't have this gasket? I'm not sure it this gasket is required or not. Its discontinued and no one seems able to get it. And to top it off most people I talk to say every lower they ever dropped didn't have a gasket like this on their motor.
A little advice would be greatly appreciated.
ETA the gasket I am refering to is PN- 0313765
A little advice would be greatly appreciated.
ETA the gasket I am refering to is PN- 0313765