Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

[Qld_Kev]

I've ripped down my 1977 55hp Evinrude, and yep the head gasket was blown. Thanks for the help there. OK, my book says to use some "OMC Gasket Sealing Compound" coated over the head gasket. Is this still standard practice? Or are the newer gaskets ok with out it?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

standard practice.<br /> did ya check the head for warpage as well?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

Are you sure about that? I've always been told NOT to use sealant on head gaskets.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

Some newer head gaskets got the goo already on them. A very LIGHT coat don't hurt on ones that don't.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

OBJ has it right.Even the ones OMC said did'nt need any,got some ,did'nt fail.<br /><br />DHP

 

[Qld_Kev]

Re: Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

Thanks for the quick replies. Yep checked head for warpage, all OK. Theres a bit of cancer eating into the side of the pot; so I think that may have caused it <br />Time to get a batch of goo for it; and then upgrade to a bigger boat.