84 stringer seals

[Shane7]

I have a 1984 stringer and just ordered three seal kits for it as all three housings were leaking I was wondering if there is a manual I can get somewhere with instructions for replacing these as it looks to be a very tough job

 

[Shane7]

Re: 84 stringer seals

Why Does no one know how here

 

[Bondo]

Re: 84 stringer seals

Why Does no one know how here

Ayuh,... 'cause it's an obsolete, antique drive, that Very few folks are runnin'....

You think answers are few, 'n far between here,...
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[Darringer]

Re: 84 stringer seals

I found mine on eBay. The only one to get is the OMC manual. The Seloc isn't very good.

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 84 stringer seals

Check the Adults only sticky for good info. Here is a link in that sticky to some manuals.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=309093

 

[Shane7]

Re: 84 stringer seals

Okay so find a orignal Service manual for my drive and it will tell me how

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 84 stringer seals

Okay so find a orignal Service manual for my drive and it will tell me how

Is it the actual Ken Cook Co. original manual or did you go with the Seloc one in the link I posted?

 

[Shane7]

Re: 84 stringer seals

The one I will get is the orignal from omc as the one you posted seemed vague

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 84 stringer seals

The one I will get is the orignal from omc as the one you posted seemed vague

Were you able to get a .pdf of it or are you buying a hard copy? I cant find a pdf of the factory service manual anywhere. I would love to have a copy.

 

[Shane7]

Re: 84 stringer seals

I never looked for a .pdf I am buying a paper copy I think that it's better after all I can't bring my computer in my shop thanks for the link to the sticky it's helpfull Also should I change the transom seal impeller and housing and the ball gear arrangement while I'm at replacing the seals

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 84 stringer seals

I never looked for a .pdf I am buying a paper copy I think that it's better after all I can't bring my computer in my shop thanks for the link to the sticky it's helpfull Also should I change the transom seal impeller and housing and the ball gear arrangement while I'm at replacing the seals

Im no expert, but what I can tell you from experience is to change out all that you can afford to and that needs it while you have it apart. No sense it having to remove the stern drive multiple times to do these jobs separate times.

 

[Shane7]

Re: 84 stringer seals

If I'm doing all this to repair it I thought I should sandblast and paint it what type primer and paint should I use

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 84 stringer seals

If I'm doing all this to repair it I thought I should sandblast and paint it what type primer and paint should I use

I know the housing is aluminum so use whatever will hold to aluminum. As far as color, Im a diehard so I would go with whatever original OMC color/paint scheme it had. You'll have to do some google searching for this as I dont know. If you find the correct stuff be sure to post up your findings here.