Question: Does the small nicks in the Gearcase Head and Drive Shaft Housing Seal and Assembly require these parts to be replaced?
Please see ATTACHED pictures. I circled the nicks in RED. Apologies, I have not cleaned these parts up with a wire wheel yet.
They are each pretty expensive...$128 and $180 I believe.
I searched this forum pretty extensively but could not find an exact similar case.
In the process of replacing my impeller, I drained the Lower Unit Gearcase of oil and it was really milky (full of water). Therefore I am resealing the Lower Unit Gearcase.
In the process of doing so, I had to remove the Oil Seals off the Gearcase Head (382291 #48 on below page) and Drive Shaft Housing and Seal Assembly (382796 #13 on below webpage):
https://www.marineengine.com/parts/...l=6R74C&manufacturer=Johnson§ion=Gearcase
I wish I had realized in the first place, but I had to soak both pieces in PB Blaster for 2 days before I made another attempt with a Lisle Adjustable Seal Puller (5 position). My first attempt without could cause a hernia if not careful (be forewarned!) I am now sold on PB Blaster for sure and will buy a can of that stuff, and it made a huge difference with the seal puller and a small vise.





Please see ATTACHED pictures. I circled the nicks in RED. Apologies, I have not cleaned these parts up with a wire wheel yet.
They are each pretty expensive...$128 and $180 I believe.
I searched this forum pretty extensively but could not find an exact similar case.
In the process of replacing my impeller, I drained the Lower Unit Gearcase of oil and it was really milky (full of water). Therefore I am resealing the Lower Unit Gearcase.
In the process of doing so, I had to remove the Oil Seals off the Gearcase Head (382291 #48 on below page) and Drive Shaft Housing and Seal Assembly (382796 #13 on below webpage):
https://www.marineengine.com/parts/...l=6R74C&manufacturer=Johnson§ion=Gearcase
I wish I had realized in the first place, but I had to soak both pieces in PB Blaster for 2 days before I made another attempt with a Lisle Adjustable Seal Puller (5 position). My first attempt without could cause a hernia if not careful (be forewarned!) I am now sold on PB Blaster for sure and will buy a can of that stuff, and it made a huge difference with the seal puller and a small vise.




