Bellows sealant, DPS-A?

[BRICH1260]

I will be replacing my drive bellows here in a few weeks on my DPS-A. What if any sealer should I apply between the bellows and the aluminum housing rim?

 

[cptbill]

On mine I use Quick Silver Bellows Adhesive because i Have it on hand but I Wood Think you could order some from iboats, i'm sure you don't need to be brand specific

 

[Bt Doctur]

bellows adhesive, 3M weatherstrip adhesive, contact cement

 

[dan02gt]

I just did the bellows on my SX-A drive and had the same questions. According the Volvo DPS-A/SX-A transom shield manual, use nothing on that connection and Volvo water resistant grease on the bellow to drive connection. I did however, use a small amount of the Volvo grease on the bellow to transom assembly to help the bellow slide in place easier.

 

[Lou C]

OMC/Evinrude gasket sealer or Merc Perfect Seal or Permatex Aviation is what I'd use. Make sure there is no corrosion on the gimble housing flange.

 

[bruceb58]

No sealant is necessary. Read the instructions that comes with the bellows as sometimes their instructions change over time.