MR, leg Oring is a pain in the Butt

[rbh]

the big Oring that goes in the at the same time you put in the drive shaft is a pain in the ***!!
the mercruiser kit has one but it seem to be to big? for the leg????
so we reused the old one as it was tighter
Is it best to plant the Oring on the internal side first or the leg side and work it in.
inquiring minds want to know!!!!!!!
thanks
ROB

 

[dubs283]

Re: MR, leg Oring is a pain in the Butt

the large, approx 4" o-ring should be seated against the shoulder inside the bell housing before installing the drive

use some bellows adhesive on the outside diameter and place it snug against the shoulder

some light grease around the inside diameter will aid in installing the drive