Evinrude Head Gasket - Goo ?

Qld_Kev · #1 February 26th, 2005, 01:13 PM

I've ripped down my 1977 55hp Evinrude, and yep the head gasket was blown. Thanks for the help there. OK, my book says to use some "OMC Gasket Sealing Compound" coated over the head gasket. Is this still standard practice? Or are the newer gaskets ok with out it?

rodbolt · #2 February 26th, 2005, 01:16 PM

standard practice.

did ya check the head for warpage as well?

WillyBWright · #3 February 26th, 2005, 01:20 PM

Are you sure about that? I've always been told NOT to use sealant on head gaskets.

OBJ · #4 February 26th, 2005, 01:26 PM

Some newer head gaskets got the goo already on them. A very LIGHT coat don't hurt on ones that don't.

DHPMARINE · #5 February 26th, 2005, 01:29 PM

OBJ has it right.Even the ones OMC said did'nt need any,got some ,did'nt fail.

DHP

Qld_Kev · #6 February 26th, 2005, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. Yep checked head for warpage, all OK. Theres a bit of cancer eating into the side of the pot; so I think that may have caused it

Time to get a batch of goo for it; and then upgrade to a bigger boat.