What sealer to use on lower gear case

[Bueller]

I'm trying to figure out what sealer to use when I bolt my lower gear case back together. It's on an old 6hp Evinrude. I've heard to use a hardening sealer, and also heard just regular RTV that stays flexible and is non-hardening. Does it really make much difference? Also, does anyone know where I could get a used recoil spring for 1967 6hp Johnson? Or anything alittle cheaper than the $38.00 one I found locally?

 

[jdenton]

Re: What sealer to use on lower gear case

Just got a recoil spring for my '55 johnson 3hp twin. Paid $18 with shipping and received in to days (MN to KY). Not very fun to replace but a bad day working on my boats/motors beats a good day at work, and from what I gather on this board, I don't think I am alone. None other than J.B. set me up with these guys at Twin Cities Outboard. They are real good to work with and probably have about any part you will need.<br /><br />Twin City Outboard Motor Parts<br />600 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379<br />(952) 496-1951