bellows adhesive for drive

[Strecker25]

A silly question but I'm paranoid...I want to get things going on the boat next weekend and first up is installing the drives. Bellows adhesive says it should be 65* to apply but Friday is about to be like 45-50. Does it really matter if it's cold out? This would be just for the big O ring and to hold the water Oring in place.

 

[Grub54891]

I never use adhesive on the o-ring, or the water tube ring either. I use a dab of grease, never had an issue losing them when installing. I hate cleaning the old glue off at next service. Changed a lot of drives and never had a failure. Other opinions may vary......

 

[Bt Doctur]

and i`m the opposite, adhesive on both to make sure they dont move or get dislodged
3M Weatherstrip Adhesive

 

[thumpar]

I never used adhesive on the big ring and used a little grease on the water inlet oring just to hold it.

 

[Strecker25]

Last time I also did grease the water pickup Oring, but the service manual specifies to glue the big rubber ring. I was just concerned the low temps may mess up the bond of the glue but I guess it's really just contact cement so it will probably be fine.

 

[bspeth]

It wont be a problem

 

[stonyloam]

The adhesive only holds the gasket in place while the outdrive is being installed. Once the outdrive is bolted in place the adhesive serves no purpose.

 

[Strecker25]

Thanks guys