What sealent for trim distribution block?

[cruiser83]

Not sure what it's called but what should i use to reseal it? I would think its called a distribution block for trim rams? Can't find any gaskets on the schematics.

 

[achris]

What drive are you working on? Different gasket depending on the drive... (MC1, R, MR, Alpha One, Alpha One Gen II)

(and looking at the photo it appears as if someone painted the anodes. )

Chris.......

 

[savery]

I just replaced mine (1975 MC-1) which uses Sierra gasket 18-0342. I think 1982 and later use Sierra 18-0388. Either way, it’s called the trim manifold gasket and it’s located on the gimbal housing parts diagrams. Buy 2 because they’re easy to damage when you’re fiddling around with getting the inside lines attached.


https://www.iboats.com/shop/sierra-power-trim-gasket-18-0388.html

 

[jhamblett]

I made my own with gasket material. I suppose you could get away with buytl tape. I'll probably get roasted for saying it but it has worked for me.

 

[cruiser83]

It's a 1980 mc1 "pre alpha". Ya after whatvi been through with this boat it wouldn't surprise me that some one painted the anodes. Looks like the previous owner or whoever worked on it just used some kind of sealent and no gasket.

 

[todhunter]

I made my own with gasket material. I suppose you could get away with buytl tape. I'll probably get roasted for saying it but it has worked for me.

Yer dead meat!

 

[achris]

It's a 1980 mc1 "pre alpha".

Yep, MC1 is before the Alpha One, as is R,MR, all of the Ez-shift series, the 'O' drives, TR and TRS, and any other drive made before 1986.

Ya after whatvi been through with this boat it wouldn't surprise me that some one painted the anodes. Looks like the previous owner or whoever worked on it just used some kind of sealent and no gasket.

Yeah, people are lazy. That gasket is a pain to replace, but given it could sink the boati think the time and trouble would be worth it.

Chris....