Do you Apply Sealant to Pressed in Seals in OMC Gearcases?

[fleetwin]

Ken Smith wrote:

I sure miss Frank’s advice and knowledge.

For sure….

[Tubs]

Ken Smith wrote:

I sure miss Frank’s advice and knowledge.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[aquasonic]

Evan VanBeelen wrote:

Thanks for all of the advice. Thankful I asked rather than guessing.

And Fleetwin, I appreciate the warnings. I didn’t crack open the gearcase thinking it was going to be easy, but it is something that I want to learn. I’ve got a lot of experience rebuilding engines and transmissions on four wheelers, dirt bikes, etc. so I understand the importance of the seemingly unimportant and easily overlooked steps of reassembly. I’m just new to outboards (as all are at some point), but am extremely interested in learning because I love the mechanics of what makes them tick.

Evan, your desire to learn will take you far in this hobby. The learning never ends if you choose to pursue it. This is rewarding hobby and making mistakes along the way is part of the process.

[fleetwin]

aquasonic wrote:

Evan VanBeelen wrote:

Thanks for all of the advice. Thankful I asked rather than guessing.

And Fleetwin, I appreciate the warnings. I didn’t crack open the gearcase thinking it was going to be easy, but it is something that I want to learn. I’ve got a lot of experience rebuilding engines and transmissions on four wheelers, dirt bikes, etc. so I understand the importance of the seemingly unimportant and easily overlooked steps of reassembly. I’m just new to outboards (as all are at some point), but am extremely interested in learning because I love the mechanics of what makes them tick.

Evan, your desire to learn will take you far in this hobby. The learning never ends if you choose to pursue it. This is rewarding hobby and making mistakes along the way is part of the process.

aquasonic wrote:

Evan VanBeelen wrote:

Thanks for all of the advice. Thankful I asked rather than guessing.

And Fleetwin, I appreciate the warnings. I didn’t crack open the gearcase thinking it was going to be easy, but it is something that I want to learn. I’ve got a lot of experience rebuilding engines and transmissions on four wheelers, dirt bikes, etc. so I understand the importance of the seemingly unimportant and easily overlooked steps of reassembly. I’m just new to outboards (as all are at some point), but am extremely interested in learning because I love the mechanics of what makes them tick.

Evan, your desire to learn will take you far in this hobby. The learning never ends if you choose to pursue it. This is rewarding hobby and making mistakes along the way is part of the process.

We are here hoping to prevent others from making the mistakes we have learned from!!

[crosbyman]

For a  quick leaner’s book  focused on CD and AD  outboards you should   consider investing in CHEAP OUTBOARDS in  Kindle version ( the book version is now priced crazy)

Cheap Outboards: The Beginner’s Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books – Amazon.ca

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[JohnRude]

Never understood that tapping and pulling business for the shift rod bearing. I happened on purchasing an extra long “Robertson” screw driver from Princess Auto. You Canadian guys will know PL Robertson, an Ontario company. It is about 18 inches long and 5/16 diameter with a green or red robbie end that easily slips into the end of the bearing. A quick tap and out it comes with no damage to the bearing.

[fleetwin]

JohnRude wrote:

Never understood that tapping and pulling business for the shift rod bearing. I happened on purchasing an extra long “Robertson” screw driver from Princess Auto. You Canadian guys will know PL Robertson, an Ontario company. It is about 18 inches long and 5/16 diameter with a green or red robbie end that easily slips into the end of the bearing. A quick tap and out it comes with no damage to the bearing.

Not sure I understand what you are referring to, perhaps you can post a picture……Thanks

[crosbyman]

Robertsons  square head  screwdrivers invented in Cadada  (yes)         it was designed to helps  prevent screwdriver slips  during  fancy  furniture building.

the came US   Philipps headed screws….but square headed screws work better  🙂

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[billy-j]

fleetwin wrote:

Ken Smith wrote:

I sure miss Frank’s advice and knowledge.

For sure….

Are you talking about Frank Robb. If so what happened.

[seakaye12]

billy-j wrote:

fleetwin wrote:

Ken Smith wrote:

I sure miss Frank’s advice and knowledge.

For sure….

Are you talking about Frank Robb. If so what happened.

Frank Robb passed away recently.  There is an Announcement/Tribute post in the Member’s Only Dockside forum.

Our Antique Outboard Community has lost a sage.

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