Re: 55HP Upper Crankshaft Seal Replacement
Dhadley, thanks for the welcome! I must say this forum is very informative. The situation I have right now is that the motor is still on the boat. I'm in the process of restoring this boat that my father-in-law built in the late '60s (Glen-L Ski-Tow). The engine for all pratical purposes is in good "mechanical" condition, but age alone has taken it's toll on some items (i.e. seals). I guess I was hoping there was a method to remove the seal (such as tapping machine screws into the steel seal body to pull it out with). However, last thing I want to do is make one problem turn into another (so I will check with one of my local dealers to see if they can help).<br /><br />The weak link (in my mind) on this engine is the electrical, as the material used then for insulating conductors has not held up well (this was a pretty low time engine, boat stored inside). Had to replace the main harness, rectifier, etc. because of wire insulation degradation (which then led to conductor corrosion). Not sure how electrically this thing could have run in recent years (but it did). I've talked to others that have had engines of this type that mentioned the same thing too (harness wires crumbled if handled too much).<br /><br />Anyway, I'm getting there. Did the electrical, just finished with the cooling system, now onto the ignition. I'm trying to do the right things one step at a time, based on information I have received from this forum (and the manual I bought). Fortunately (or I guess unfortunately) this has allowed me to also discover other items I may have otherwise overlooked. When the motor is done, then on to the boat. To you and other contributors on this forum, keep up the good work.
