Bolting the case back together!

[mogfisher]

Hey folks. Finally my 2 year rebuild on my xr4 is getting finished. Its been sitting in my living room with crank and pistons in it for a long time. Today I would like to bolt the case back together. THe merc manual says to use a tube of gasket stuff and the strip gasket but when I took this motor apart there was just the gasket and no goo. Any recommendations? just go with gasket only, or use some goo too? Thanks everyone!!

 

[merc850]

Re: Bolting the case back together!

Use Mercury's Perfect Seal, you can also use it on prop shaft - gaskets and bolts.

 

[sschefer]

Re: Bolting the case back together!

I use Loctite 518 and very sparingly directly on top of the cork gasket. I put a little extra dab at the ends. FYI, the sealant was there but it's a flange and the fit is very precise so most of it squeezes out and only a very thin, nearly invisible layer remains.

 

[mogfisher]

Re: Bolting the case back together!

Thanks guys. Got it all put back together with loctite 518. Good to go!!