working on an older motor...can some1 help?

[machine5down]

I'm replacing all the gaskets & seals on lower unit of a 1960 Johnson Seahorse.<br />My problem is the actual seals...I can't get them out! I have a Chilton manual, but it doesn't tell how to remove them....just to replace them.<br />Is there a special too for this or should I just bring the parts to a machine shop or outboard repair shop. B.T.W. I'm located in MN, so if any locals have advice on somewhere here to go, I'd appreciate it.<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[bidlimit]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

You could try bending an ice pick tip 180 degrees like a hook. You can insert this through the hole in the seal and yank the seal out. It will damage the old seal, but it doesn't matter really.

 

[machine5down]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

Good idea, but these things almost seem like they were pressed in.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

What size is your engine?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

The seals are a tight fit,but because they are installed with sealer on the metal to metal surface,gentle heat will help their removal.I've got a slide hammer set up that works well,but still have to sometimes use a punch to collapse the seal to remove it.If this is needed I use a 1/4 round punch after bevelling the tip on a grinder.Then I drive the seal shell inwards towards the center.GENTLY. DHP

 

[bidlimit]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

Ah, yes. I remember now. When I rebuilt my '69 20hp LU I had the same problem with the propshaft seal. I collapsed it with a chisel like the other folks said and pulled it out. It wasn't easy.

 

[oldoutboard]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

There is a seal puller for that job. If you take it to an OMC dealer they will pull them out for you. I use a 3 pronged seal puller used for removing bicycle bearing races. It works great. I got it at my local hardware supplier.

 

[alcan]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

You will also need a special punch to remove and replace the shift rod bushing and seal.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: working on an older motor...can some1 help?

You can also use a 5/16 coarse tap on the shift rod bushing.Cut two or three threads into it,screw in a bolt,and drive out from opposite side.Replace bushing if rod is a loose fit.<br />DHP