I have a 1959 Super SeaHorse 35 and am inquiring about the proper method for replacing the drive shaft seals without distorting them. My previous attempt with a socket as a mandrel didn't fair so well!
You want to put some penetrating oil on there and heat the thing up a bit.Tap slightly and it will come loose.You can take a piece of wood and drill a hole in it.Lay the thing on top and tap it out through the hole.<br />Good luck.
It really does not matter if you damage the old seal,you are replacing it anyway,I have been known to flip the seal out with a screw driver,replace it and it works just fine.<br />Good luck.
Clean the housing extremely well and then put some omc gasket sealant on the housing and the seal.The top of the housing has a slightly conical opening.<br />Press the seal gently into it and lay a piece of wood big enough so you can hold it,on top of it.Now tap lightly on the wood with a hammer and it should just slide in there.<br />That bit of gasket sealant will also help sealing your lower unit.
