Hi all, I am new to the forum, but have been reading you all for months and have learned quite a lot. I am not very saavy regarding my outboard, but after reading several posts here I mustered enough courage to rebuild the carbs (and I think it went quite well).
New Issue: when finishing carb work and intial start up testing, with the lower covers off the engine, I notice water leaking from the exhaust gasket just under the power head (base gasket).
I have the OMC Service Manual and have read it quite a lot over the last few months.
1. Am I biting off more than I can chew with this gasket replacement, understanding I am somewhat novice to outboards but also somewhat handy? (have access to rent an engine lift, etc.)
2. When reading the manual on gasket installation it covers both the V4 and V6 models. I will follow the manual but , wondering why the instructions for the V6 say to use Permatex 2 sealant on the inner exhaust flange and coat both sides of gasket with OMC sealing compound, whereas the instructions for the V4 say to install the gasket dry, do not use either?
Adding Model #: J115PLSI
New Issue: when finishing carb work and intial start up testing, with the lower covers off the engine, I notice water leaking from the exhaust gasket just under the power head (base gasket).
I have the OMC Service Manual and have read it quite a lot over the last few months.
1. Am I biting off more than I can chew with this gasket replacement, understanding I am somewhat novice to outboards but also somewhat handy? (have access to rent an engine lift, etc.)
2. When reading the manual on gasket installation it covers both the V4 and V6 models. I will follow the manual but , wondering why the instructions for the V6 say to use Permatex 2 sealant on the inner exhaust flange and coat both sides of gasket with OMC sealing compound, whereas the instructions for the V4 say to install the gasket dry, do not use either?
Adding Model #: J115PLSI