Rick Stephens
Admiral
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Hi all. Need the right part number - the exploded parts diagram shows 2 seals. Location - output shaft on the upper gear box. The lowest seal that is right in front of the water pocket. I was replacing a half melted pocket and noticed a piece of the seal spring hanging in there. Diagrams appear to show 2 different seals at that location: 26-96503 and 26-32511.
Noticed on achris's video that it is recommended leave the o-ring off that shaft. That's probably what gutted the seal out.
Now I also get to weld a nut to one of the water pocket cap screws. Broke off removing it. At least 3/16 or so is sticking up, so get to run a nut down on it and weld the center. Fun - not sure I ever had to weld on a 1/4 inch nut before. Pretty small. Wish me luck.
Thanks for confirmation! Stern drive serial listed below.
Noticed on achris's video that it is recommended leave the o-ring off that shaft. That's probably what gutted the seal out.
Now I also get to weld a nut to one of the water pocket cap screws. Broke off removing it. At least 3/16 or so is sticking up, so get to run a nut down on it and weld the center. Fun - not sure I ever had to weld on a 1/4 inch nut before. Pretty small. Wish me luck.
Thanks for confirmation! Stern drive serial listed below.
