2hp evinrude gear case re-seal question

[Bknboat16]

1982 evinrude 2hp -- Have gear case apart , do you put any type of sealant on the outer surface of the new prop seal/gear case housing, same with shaft seal under water pump? Also is there supposed to be a gasket or sealant where gear case bolts to the exhaust housing? If there is what kind of sealant to use?

 

[ONERCBOATER!]

I'll field one question... and here I'm only mostly sure... generally between lower unit and exhaust housing there is no gasket on the outboards I have worked on...

BUT

I have never worked on a 2hp or anything smaller than 7.5hp Johnnyrude so the tiny ones may or may not be different.

The best option should no one who knows the answer pop in is.... " refer to the manual" and I mean no disrespect with that comment. If you own it a factory service manual is a must if you intend to do service on it yourself. Though some folks appear to get by with seloc I wouldn't recommend it at all.

Hope you get your answers soon.

Sean

 

[racerone]

They used a gasket on some motors, on the early 25 HP as there was no water tube.-----And on some of V-4 models in the 1960's--So no need on that little 2 hp for sealer between lower and exhaust housing.

 

[F_R]

No gasket. As for the seals O.D., it is ok to use some liquid gasket sealer of your choice such as permatex aviation.