mercruiser 160 push rods

[drotti2004]

I have mercruiser 160 1968 and the 2 side covers (push rod covers) on the side of the engine where leaking oil so I when to the mercruiser dealer and they happen to have the gaskets in stock but they were as old as the boat in this faded out mercruiser paper they are a rubber material and you could see they been sitting around a while but they didnt seem cracked or stiff so I installed them and there leaking now could the gaskets be no good anymore and should I put some gasket sealant on them. the ones I took off were a cork material.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: mercruiser 160 push rods

When you install them you can use sealant.You can easily tighten these too much.Get a manual and follow tourqe specs.Jerry

 

[mkast]

Re: mercruiser 160 push rods

rubber material

Next time you replace these gaskets, squirt them down with 303 Aerospace Protectant before you install them. The protectant will revitalize them.

 

[JustJason]

Re: mercruiser 160 push rods

just take them off, wipe off all the oil on the gasket, the block, and the rod cover with acetone. then put a light coat of perfect seal on everything and put it back together.
may want to check the cover with a straight edge to make sure it's not warped.