bravo 1 outdrive o-ring adhesive

[995jim]

Hi, is contact cement or adhesive what I want to use when replacing the o ring seals at shift, remote oil, and exhaust connections on the outdrive for re assembly. Not sure if there is a difference between 3m adhesive and a jar of dap contact cement other than the name. I have 3m spray 90 but think its better to brush the dap in the groove then pushing o ring into place. Any advise?
thanks jim

 

[alldodge]

Mercury Bellows adhesive
3M super weatherstrip gasket adhesive (yellow or black)
Loctite MR 5923

 

[995jim]

Mercury Bellows adhesive
3M super weatherstrip gasket adhesive (yellow or black)
Loctite MR 5923

my mercruiser stern drive service manual #11 only notes the shift cable and water passage o rings to be coated with 3m sealant, Im assuming the o ring that serves the remote gear oil reservoir probe would also need sealant. When I removed the drive the o ring that seals said gear oil probe didnt have any existing sealant. Do you have any info on this?
thanks jim

 

[alldodge]

For the most part no adhesive is needed for any of the O-rings to create a good seal. The adhesive is only used to help keep the ring in place during install. If the ring moved it could pinch it and cause a leak

 

[995jim]

For the most part no adhesive is needed for any of the O-rings to create a good seal. The adhesive is only used to help keep the ring in place during install. If the ring moved it could pinch it and cause a leak

ok, thanks for clarification, I was just interpreting the manual to apply to both sides which I thought would be strange.