Transom shield BIG orings

[bobvonryan]

I am almost ready to put my rebuilt 350 Chevy back into my boat with an AQ290 with DP. My question is I can see one oring since it was on the back of the intermediate housing when I pulled the engine. I can't see the second one. I did not pull the outdrive, I only pulled the gearbox. The plate with the six bolt holes through it does not appear to fit out the back of the outdrive so I can't see behind it. The outside oring is probably behind it. Do I need to grease both of these orings (inside and outside) when I put the motor back in or just the one on the inside? If both need greasing, how do I get the plate off to clean and grease? Also, do I need to seal the 6 bolts with anything (silicon, grease etc.) when I put them in? Thanks!

 

[Don S]

Re: Transom shield BIG orings

The plate with the six bolt holes through it does not appear to fit out the back of the outdrive

It does, put the drive down, and move the helmet out of the way, and move the ring.
I have problems with them falling out.

 

[bobvonryan]

Re: Transom shield BIG orings

Thanks Don! Do I need to take the water pickup hose off too?