1983 Merc 115 upper water tube seal replacement s/n7200692

gwukena

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Is it possible to replace upper water tube seal from below? I wanted to avoid pulling powerhead and exhaust divider if I could. Anyone done it and any tricks?

Thanks
Gary
 

gwukena

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Re: 1983 Merc 115 upper water tube seal replacement s/n7200692

Nobody tried this?
 

sutor623

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Re: 1983 Merc 115 upper water tube seal replacement s/n7200692

Nobody tried this?

You talkin about the water input line grommet up top by the powerhead? There is a flange on the end of the pipe, kept in place by the exhaust housing. Typically you must remove the powerhead to replace these grommets. I have seen people try and seal them from underneath, but all that does is end up blowing out one day on the water, restricting water flow. Seems too risky to try.
 
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