Mercruiser 170 - Front Cam Seal Replacement

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rndcomp

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I need to replace my front cam seal (since coolant is leaking from the weep vent) and wanted to know if this is a straight forward project, or something that should be done by a mechanic. I have some experience working on engines, but not much.

In addition, is the fact that I have the aftermarket charging system (an external alternator) a blessing in this situation. I have read many posts that state that the rotor causes a lot of problems when replacing the seal.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Re: Mercruiser 170 - Front Cam Seal Replacement

The front "rotor" has to come off, so the fact that you have an external charging system makes no difference in this repair. It is a fairly involved repair and it takes time and patience. There is a discussion board that is devoted strictly to these engines. A lot of info on this and many other "quirky" repairs related to the "big block 4 cylinders"
Check it out:
http://www.breezeworks.net/cgi-bin/...ics.asp?ForumID=1&PagePosition=1&ThreadPage=1
 
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