alpha steering shaft seal install battle

[kramerpage]

So I went to install my new seal and found that there are three small ears on the bore below the bushing which I did not replace. So the seal would not install from below going up into the housing. I then filed the ears off and coated the bore and seal with perfect seal. It is correctly seated now but I don't feel good about it. I'm concerned it might fall down over time. The number 6 manual is very veague at best on the procedure. Please advise the correct procedure. The outside of the seal is rubber where it meets the bore. I read on Jr marine to use loctite but that was a Bravo drive. I'm gonna stop for the night. Thanks so much guys.

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Bravo and Alpha instructions are the same when it comes to installing this seal. loctite 271 (red) is what you need. Perfect seal is not what the manual recommends

 

[kramerpage]

Ok. I have a mercruiser manual and cannot find it in there. Thanks. I will coat it in red. Thanks so much.

 

[Bt Doctur]

might want to consider adding the missing grease fitting to prevent rust and corrosion of the seal and pin

 

[kramerpage]

might want to consider adding the missing grease fitting to prevent rust and corrosion of the seal and pin

I have the top drilled out square shaft that the grease travels down to the center of the bushing. Will that be ok Doc?

 

[Bt Doctur]

post some pics, not familiar with that type. but to be able to grease the bushing the square shaft must have a hole so grease can come out of it??????

 

[kramerpage]

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post some pics, not familiar with that type. but to be able to grease the bushing the square shaft must have a hole so grease can come out of it??????

here r some pics. They say they don't make em drilled anymore.

 

[Bt Doctur]

You lucky to have that type, no need to add a fitting with that style

 

[kramerpage]

You lucky to have that type, no need to add a fitting with that style

Roger that Doc. Thank you for all your help on this forum...

 

[kramerpage]

I called henkel tech line and they state that 271 is not good for rubber or below the water line. He said to seat it with. You ready...3m 5200. Lol