1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

[tmcalavy]

Can anyone point me to an online source for the seal kit for this motor/lower unit?? Also, I know shop prices are quite variable, but what is a fair price to pay for a pressure/vacuum test and reseal job?? The mech I was using left town in a hurry, hmmm, and I am working with a new shop now. Don't mind paying the right/fair price, but don't want to get ripped either. Just got this old girl running tight and fast again, now I need to get the bottom end sealed tight. Thanks.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

bump

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

bump, again

 

[Hooty]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

Try these folks.<br /><br /> Parts <br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[John Reynolds]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

I bought my seals at vintageoutboard.com

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

Thanks for responding guys.<br />Hooty: what throws me off is every parts page I find only shows a seal kit for Merc 500's starting with 4 or greater serial number. Mine is a older, a 73 with serial number 3479524 to be exact. Does it use the same kit...listed at 18-2654??<br />John: What did the seal kit cost? Was it a kit for lower unit seals?

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

bump, third

 

[dstuard]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

Not sure if this will help or not. I ordered mine today from here. I just called the guy and he was very helpful.<br /> <br /> Seal Kits

 

[Hooty]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

Don' know Tim. Looks like that 18-2654 fits a lot of stuff. You might send 'um an e-mail and see.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[John Reynolds]

Re: 1973 Merc 500 lower unit seals

I'm sorry, I don't remember what it cost, but it was all the seals and gaskets needed for the lower unit (gear case). vintageoutboard.com is a good place to get seals and gaskets