transom seal

[picker523]

I've got a 87 mercruiser alpha 1 with a 3.0 and I'm going to replace the transom seal while I've got it torn down. THe one I ordered is too long but it's the only one in the book. Anyone know anything about this?

 

[Bondo]

Re: transom seal

Do you mean the Big O-ring between the Housing,+ the Fiberglass,..??.....

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: transom seal

Usually comes 1 piece,no adjustment req.
65533A1 ?

 

[Don S]

Re: transom seal

If what you have is a rubber rope about 3/4" in diameter. just glue it down in the groove and cut the so it's just a little long and cut it square and glue the ends together, I use bellows adhesive to hold it in the groove and between the ends. Put the joint at the top, which will normally be out of the water anyway.

 

[picker523]

Re: transom seal

yes Don ... that sounds like what I've got . I can't believe they don't make one that fits without modification, but if you've tried this and it works then I'll take your word for it . Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: transom seal

Tried it, that is how all the Volvo seals are, just a rubber rope, and you cut to length. No big deal.

 

[picker523]

Re: transom seal

I gave the guy at the shop the serial# off the engine and he ordered one that is supposed to fit.