how much scotch weld on skeg

[ivan77]

Hi, I have a 58 johnson qd19. Replaced the clutch dog and have to put the skeg back on. Do I completely fill the cavity with scotch weld before adding spaghetti gasket? Do I pit the gasket first? Do I put the scotch wrld on the other part that fits together with the skeg? Also, I understand that I should put abit of scotch weld on the bolt, is that right? Specific instructions would be appreciated as I don't know much about rebuilding motors yet. Thanks!

 

[james__12345]

Re: how much scotch weld on skeg

Here is some information that was given to me by hightrim when working on what I thought was a 1968 18 hp (turned out it was really most likely a 71 lower unit, but I would think this information would be pretty universal for the older motors)



There was actually a different product recommended for the bolts, but personally when I redid mine, I just put scotchgrip on the them too, and it seems to have sealed up just fine.

 

[F_R]

Re: how much scotch weld on skeg

Do as the page says. Too much goop is probably better than not enough. It won't cause any damage. But it would make a messy, unprofessional looking job.

 

[ivan77]

Re: how much scotch weld on skeg

Thank you both for the quick qnd helpful response. I did as it said and it worked. I let it sit overnight snd there was no oil leaking in the morning.
The motor is great.