jons79searay
New Member
- Mar 30, 2009
- 29
- Boat Info
- 1979 SeaRay SRV 24ft Cuddy
- Engines
- Mercrusier 5.7
Alpha1 Gen 1
After hearing a loud bang, the motor shutting down and leaving myself and my family stranded last season, I had to be towed in by Sea Tow. Wow that was fun. I finally got around to replacing the lower outdrive after learning it was locked up and that somthing let go at the end of last season. I found a replacement Alpha outdrive with the correct gears in a local boat with a blown motor that only had been sitting for three months. I purchased it for $650.00 and just installed it in between the rain drops here on the east coast.
My question is should I have used gasket sealant along with the new gasket. As of now I haven't dunked her yet so it could be corrected. after reading the instructions and going over the steps, I noticed it didn't mention it. I know it wouldn't hurt but don't really want to pull it apart if it's not really needed.
Just your thoughts and any suggestions,
John
My question is should I have used gasket sealant along with the new gasket. As of now I haven't dunked her yet so it could be corrected. after reading the instructions and going over the steps, I noticed it didn't mention it. I know it wouldn't hurt but don't really want to pull it apart if it's not really needed.
Just your thoughts and any suggestions,
John