Question of seals

[ggoldy]

Guys, I’m about to remove the old seals from a 54 Corsair foot (a rebranded 53 Scott) so I can measure and order new ones. I can’t find nos seals.The brass caps in the photo, are they part of the seal? Do I need to save and reuse them? If the new seals should come with these caps then what is the correct terminology so I can order the correct type of seal?
http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/ggold … sort=3&o=0

Thanks

[jnjvan]

I believe that your seals have a brass body. It is not a separate cap. You will have a hard time finding new seals like these. You will probably have to settle for steel. I wouldn’t replace them unless they are known to be bad.

JV

[chris-p]

Yeah you wont find the brass ones anymore.

[gjonz]

You didn’t state what model or horsepower…but check with Laings Outboard for seals. He had what i needed for both a Scott 7.5 and 10hp.

Greg

[ggoldy]

gjonz, you’re right about my lack of info. I know better and left it out anyway. It’s a 2854 with a 2855 as a parts motor. Pre bail-o-matic 10 horse. I know they both match the 3853 Scott. Unfortunately the kit I need is the one kit Laings does not have. I’m going to look at the 7.5 horse part numbers, they appear similar, before I call Laings to see if they might have loose seals laying around. The o-rings I can match up. That leaves two problems. The drive shaft has minor pitting at the seal areas. I think I can see the pitting but I can’t feel it. And lastly, the pump housing is still stuck in place. I haven’t damaged it yet, but I would love to get to the seal and o-ring under that.

JV and Chris, thanks for the info on the metal clad seals. Is there a particular name for that type of seal? Is the metal clad seal even necessary?

Thanks

[Mumbles]

Your original seals were brass ‘shielded’ to help keep fish line and other debris out of them. Newer ones have a stainless jacket on them but you might have to settle for a regular style replacement seal which will work fine in clean water.

I don’t have the link handy but if you search for the SKF site, it will show the composition of their seals. Some have a stainless shield covered with the seal material itself but look like regular oil seals.

[ggoldy]

Thank you, Mumbles 🙂

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