Sea King 5HP Water Pump-NEED HELP IDENTIFYING PART

[msellers]

I have a 5HP Sea King by Montgomery Ward #GG18736D made by Gale Products which is a 1962 Vintage. I was replacing the impeller on the pump and noticed I had some lube seeping around the driveshaft seal so I decided to replace the seal with #0300599. In literally ripping out the seal the housing broke that hold the seal and acts as the inlet and lower half of the waterpump chamber. The housing has a bronze bushing which the driveshaft turns and the seal is pressed in on top of the bushing. The exploded view my dealer has is actually from a 1968 unit not my 1962 and it doesn't show this lower housing. Does anyone have a manual and know what the OEM or replacement number might be for this lower housing assembly as well as any ideas where I might get one.

Thanks in advance of anyone's assistance! ...Mark

[F_R]

Original was 376074 bearing housing, which is no longer available. However, the newer 382796 bearing housing will work, but takes a different seal, 314167 (18-2024 here at iboats). I assume the seal comes with the housing, but you know how dangerous assumptions can be. Gasket below the housing is 303339

[msellers]

Is the replacement housing going to only be available through the dealer? Thanks for your help!

Mark

[F_R]

Yes, unless you can find a used one. Go to www.aomci.org and place a free want ad on their Webvertize page.

[jwh]

Hey just wondering if you had to pull the power head to pull the gearcase off to get to the impeller? I would appreciate a reply. I have very same engine. Thanks much John

[steelespike]

As I understand it on the 62 you have to pull the power head to unhook the shift shaft.

[F_R]

Yes. You will need a new 306205 powerhead gasket and a 303355 seal gasket and a 303347 o-ring

[1946Zephyr]

Yes, that lower unit is just like what was used on the old Johny/Rude 5 1/2's. You will have better luck finding a lower unit for one of those, than one that says "Sea King" Infact, pretty much everything, from the powerhead gasket, on down was identical to the old Johny/Rudes. Oddly enough though, Gales didn't like detachable heads, whereas Johny/Rudes did, so the powerheads are totally different. Allthough, I believe you can mount a Johny/Rude powerhead on that sea king.