Aircraft Sealant on Shims?

ryan_eyres

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Hi all,

Just going to re-install the ball gear shaft into the intermediate housing of my 1978 OMC stringer 400 sterndrive, and I have a quick question.
Should I be putting a little aircraft sealant on and around the stainless shim that goes between the seal/bearing retainer and the intermediate housing? I would assume not, but I cleaned a bit of sealant off the shim and mating surfaces after removal..

Thanks in advance,

-Ryan
 

cr2k

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Re: Aircraft Sealant on Shims?

No that would change the shim clearance.
 
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