Seal(ant) of approval?

[NW Redneck]

Going to change out the impeller in my 1975 OMC 175 stringer. My book says to use permatex #2 to seal the impeller plate to the impeller housing and swivel housing. I have some permatex ultra blue, and some permatex hi-temp rtv red. Is either of these OK, or is #2 different alltogether?

Also, it says to use 3M sealer EC1300 as an adhesive to install the new spline seal. I haven't been able to find this particular sealant locally. Is there an equivilant product I could use?

Thanks in advance!

 

[JCF350]

Re: Seal(ant) of approval?

Permatex #2 is readily available and should be used.

3M EC1300 is the same as 3M Scotchgrip or you can use Mercruiser's bellows adhesive.

 

[45Auto]

Re: Seal(ant) of approval?

Permatex #2 is NOT the same as any of the Permatex silicones. The #2 does not ever set up like a silicone. It stays "sticky" forever. You can get it at any auto parts place.

 

[NW Redneck]

Re: Seal(ant) of approval?

Thanks for the tips guys! Went out and got the correct stuff today. Time for teardown, wish me luck! This thing hasn't been apart for 10+ yrs!