Replacing transom seal mercruiser alpha one gen II

[Dylan07]

Boat:
1994 Bayliner Capri 1950
Engine:
Mercruiser 3.0L/LX
Outdrive S/N:
0F176013
Gimbal housing S/N
0F192079

I ordered part # 43713 And I am having a hard time getting it to stay in the groove, is it okay to use some kind of glue or something top keep it in the groove? What could I use that I may be able to find at a local store? I notice there doesn't appear to be any glue from before in there, although there is some corrosion?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Clean the housing of any loose corrosion, paint the surface, 3M weatherstrip adhesive in groove, install foam gasket, let dry.
Install transom housing

 

[wahlejim]

Hve you checked the transom to make sure it isn't rotting? Those seals rarely go bad on a perfectly good transom. I would check the transom before you proceed. If the transom swelled from water damage, you won't be able to seat it right.

 

[Dylan07]

Hve you checked the transom to make sure it isn't rotting? .

I replaced the transom. I was replacing the seal just because I have everything off.

Would Permatex waterpump & thermostat housing gasket maker be okay to use? I went to my local autopart store for the 3m weatherstripping and couldn't find it, the salesman suggested this stuff.http://www.iboats.com/Permatex-Wate...OkFx1Fo1xl3guvyQQCUcjLbFiQblsi8K74aAqEL8P8HAQ

 

[Rick Stephens]

I like a rubber cement based glue for that task. CopperCoat is what I used last time. Same as weatherstrip adhesive or bellows cement, basically. I used blocks of wood to hold the foam seal into the groove as it hardened.

Not sure I'd want that gooey permatex in there

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Last one I put together, I used several gobs of Grease to hold it, til I slammed it home, 'n slapped the nuts to it,....

 

[Speak]

Ayuh,.... Last one I put together, I used several gobs of Grease to hold it, til I slammed it home, 'n slapped the nuts to it,....

Lmao - hilarious bondo - still smiling

 

[BillysBoat1986]

When I did mine I used a couple dabs of clear rtv in the corners. Was that bad??

 

[Oshkosh1]

I use a spray gasket adhesive on such things...just did mine as well. Used some Red-N-Tacky to hold the O-ring and shift dog together.

 

[JASinIL2006]

I used a few dabs of bellows adhesive.

 

[fishrdan]

I'd use a contact type adhesive as others suggested, the RTV is going to be slippery, not the right goop for the job. The 3M weatherstrip adhesive is pretty common, usually comes in a huge tube, in a 8x2x2 red box last time I bought it..

I believe, if Bondo's fridge was out'a mayo....

 

[Scott Danforth]

Ayuh,.... Last one I put together, I used several gobs of Grease to hold it, til I slammed it home, 'n slapped the nuts to it,....

you must get grease in 125# kegs....LOL

 

[Rick Stephens]

Ayuh,.... Last one I put together, I used several gobs of Grease to hold it, til I slammed it home, 'n slapped the nuts to it,....

I gotta ask - did that hurt?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... 14oz. tubes a dozen at a time, 'bout weekly,.....

Didn't hurt at All,....
Learned along time ago to keep my fingers outa the way,....

 

[Scott Danforth]

I think he was talking about the nut slappin'

 

[Speak]

I think he was talking about the nut slappin'

Hahaha lol

 

[JASinIL2006]

I can see this thread going downhill quickly... :laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Rick Stephens]

I can see this thread going downhill quickly... :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Nothing a little hand sanitizer won't fix.