Motor cover seal

[condor]

Hello,<br /> I am looking to either thoroughly clean or replace the white rubber seal between the upper and lower engine covers. The ones on my Johnson twin 140's are stained with mildew black. I have tried on/off and it remains. Can these seals be purchased for replacement? (Where?) Any recomendations for cleaning agents?<br /> Thanks.

 

[alcan]

Re: Motor cover seal

Sorry I don't have a sure fire answer for you. If I had this problem I would get some mold killer stuff (cleaner) scrub it down, then paint them. I repaint those things quite often. Painting seems to last good, good for the cost and trouble. Of course the paint tends to crack a little over time. In that case I just scrape it down, mask it off, and shoot it again. Unless those gaskets are way beyond use,I can,t justify the cost and labor of replacement.

 

[Bob in Calif.]

Re: Motor cover seal

I would suggest using the same mildew remover you would use in your shower. I use it for cleaning and removing mildew from the fiberglass shell on my son's pickup, on my boat and engine, including the rubber engine cover gasket and I even use it in my own shower.<br />I suggest you use a name brand, as I have found off brand or bargan brands don't work as well. Also you might want to use rubber gloves and don't use it in a closed area, as the ingredients are quite strong.<br />........Bob in Calif......

 

[Hooty]

Re: Motor cover seal

Your OMC dealer can order you new ones. They're available.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Reel Appeal]

Re: Motor cover seal

Try some bleach with water and a scrub brush.Let the bleach work,keep it wet.Works for me....

 

[DJ]

Re: Motor cover seal

condor,<br /><br />I have painted them also. It seems to last just fine.<br /><br />They are a bear to replace, they are stapled/glued on.