lower unit O-rings or washers ?

[bang4dabuck]

The parts breakdown regarding the lower unit fluid, I think is offering a choice between washers and O-rings. If so which is preferable ? O-rings, I have an assortment box (Harbor Freight). Are they suitable?

 

[petryshyn]

Re: lower unit O-rings or washers ?

Those gaskets are biggest cause of lower unit leaks. Why risk it? Get the ones recommended for the job

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: lower unit O-rings or washers ?

they are only about 50 cents each. use the right stuff. i use the washers.

 

[F_R]

Re: lower unit O-rings or washers ?

they are only about 50 cents each. use the right stuff. i use the washers.

Depends on the plugs. The ones designed for o-rings have a groove for the ring to fit into. The ones for washers are flat where they contact the washer.

 

[bang4dabuck]

Re: lower unit O-rings or washers ?

Thanks guys. So which set up is preferable ? Washer or O-ring ? That seems like an accident waiting to happen if they have 2 different systems and I can see someone mixing the two.I would switch if one is worth switching to. Lowes/Home Depot is alot more convenient to Fairwinds but I will buy several when I go, to have handy.