Topic: Shift rod seal removal – Page 2 – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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September 9, 2018 at 10:14 am #82476
billw
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quote RCO:

There are very similar boots on clutch and shift cables on ATV’s and dirt bikes. I have used them with good results on outboard shift shafts. I had them “in stock” but I would think you could find them online for a couple bucks.

Ah hem, did anybody read this guy’s post? It sounds like you might want to at least ask about it some more….

Long live American manufacturing!
September 9, 2018 at 11:18 am #82477
jerry-ahrens
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Mercury and Force outboards used a similar boot. Does the boot go through the top of the housing?
September 9, 2018 at 11:21 am #82479
jerry-ahrens
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Ok, I looked at your wanted ad, and understand now. It looks like that is specially made for that motor.
September 9, 2018 at 12:36 pm #82480
john8504
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Yeah it’s a hard part to find and I’ve looked at other engines also. Yes i do believe it is made specifically for this motor.
I did find this article but I do not have the equipment to machine a part.

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September 10, 2018 at 12:56 pm #82547
john8504
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I ended up modifying a nylon spacer to fit and it seems to be a nice fit.

Now I found another bad seal, however I’m unsure of how to get this one out. Under the water pump plate is a plastic piece and a seal under that, in which I’m trying to get to. The only problem is that I do not know how to remove this piece. In the manual, it looks like it could unscrew but to no avail on that venture.
Has anyone seen this or know how to remove it?

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September 10, 2018 at 1:21 pm #82549
david-bartlett
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John,

Looking at your picture the plastic piece might screw into place. Hard to see and I admit I have no experience with that motor. Is there a matching notch 180 degrees opposite the one I can see? If so then some sort of spanner tool might spin it out.

Just guessing here.
September 10, 2018 at 2:32 pm #82554
john8504
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Yes there is a matching notch on the other side. I’ll see if it can make a tool and try that
September 11, 2018 at 11:12 am #82620
vtfireman85
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https://www.applied.com/
These people could potentially help you. You’ll need a caliper for measuring but I am always amazed. These obsolete seals and bearings, they can usually find me a suitable replacement by size rather than specific applications
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