Transom plate gasket

[no704]

Hello, I have a 86 BL capri w/ volvo penta 4 cyl. My question is about the gasket on the transom plate. Is this reuseable? Should i replace it, or can I put some RTV or calking on it before reassembly?

Thanks

 

[solar7647]

Re: Transom plate gasket

I would say get a new gasket. The RTV or calking will not hold up, and re-using the old gasket has to much potential for leaks

 

[no704]

Re: Transom plate gasket

Thats pretty much what i was thinking. Been looking for it here on I boats and don't see one. do they not carry it or am I just looking in the wrong place?

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Transom plate gasket

The "blubber hose" is in the connecting components section and is called a sealing strip. If you set it in the groove and it still sits above the edge then don't know why you wouldn't want to re use it. Use your common sense and check for cuts, cracks, divots, flexibility, etc. to determine if it's still useable. A new one will run you around $70.

Absolutely replace the o-rings for the 6 perimeter bolts.

 

[no704]

Re: Transom plate gasket

Thanks for the input, I will inspect it closer. I didn't even think to look for orings on the bolts, glad ya brought it up.