Weatherstripping adhesive or bellows adhesive for drive o-ring seals?

[wisebob]

I've seen weatherstripping adhesive and bellows adhesive both being mentioned to hold down the o-ring seals before putting the drive back on the bell housing.
Which one is better or is there something else cleaner to use later in removal?

thanks.

 

[tpenfield]

I just use a small amount of marine grease to hold the o-rings in place. I found that using adhesives can be a problem coming off.

 

[Fun Times]

Unfortunately all adhesives can be time consuming to clean off.

Mercruisers recommendation for best holding power would be to us Quicksilver bellows adhesive part number 92-86166-1 superseded to 92-86166Q1 which is also equivalent to 3M adhesive Scotch-Weld Nitrile #847.

iboats offers adhesive as well.
http://www.iboats.com/Bellows-Adhesive-Sierra/dm/view_id.172497

QUICKSILVER - Marine Parts & Accessories Mercury Marine MSDS 029-0302
Material Safety Data Sheet

PRODUCT : 3M(TM) Scotch-Weld(TM) Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive
NAME: Quicksilver Bellows Adhesive
PART Numbers: 92-16556, 92-86166 1, 92-86166Q 1
DIVISION: Mercury Marine W6250 W. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Other adhesives that you can find in the local auto stores will work fine too.

 

[superbenk]

I've used gasket adhesive but was going to suggest trying a dab of grease instead as has been mentioned. I think that's what I'll try next time.

Another thought is a dab of rubber cement or similar that can rub off later easily.

 

[Bondo]

I've used gasket adhesive but was going to suggest trying a dab of grease instead as has been mentioned. I think that's what I'll try next time.

Another thought is a dab of rubber cement or similar that can rub off later easily.

Ayuh,..... Don S never liked me mentionin' that, he Always said to use bellows cement, or any other Glue ya got handy,....

The object is to hold the o-ring, in-place, til the drive is slid on, then it can't go anywhere, No problem,...

I have No problem gettin' the drive stabbed with just the surface tension of plain ole Grease holdin' the o-ring, in-place, which My tool bucket always has in it(Grease), where Don 'S tool bucket, Always had a bottle of bellows cement in it,...

Of course, Don S was right, as usual,....
Many posters wrestle the drive on, 'n are more apt to knock the o-ring outa place doin' it,...
Ditto the Big square o-ring,.....

 

[crazy charlie]

bellows adhesive,contact cement,weatherstripping adhesive.All are pretty much the same,coat both surfaces ,wait a minute and it sticks.The cleanup next year should be the most difficult task you have on your boat and you will be doing great.Charlie

 

[Grub54891]

I never use adhesive on either the o-ring or big square ring. a little grease keeps them in place fine for me. Never lost one yet.

 

[thumpar]

I just use a small amount of marine grease to hold the o-rings in place. I found that using adhesives can be a problem coming off.

That is how I did it on my alpha and now on my bravo.