Johnson waterpump

[Jimbaird]

I have a 1993 115hp Johnson outboard that I am getting ready to install a water pump in.I have a complete kit and the instructions call for using gasket sealing compound, adhesive 847, triple guard grease,and moly lube at various times during installation. The Johnson dealership's parts salesman said I didn't need these items, just put the new one back together without them. I have moly lube and marine grease.Can I get away without the gasket sealing compound and the adhesive 847? My Seloc manual says to use these items also.Any help will be appreciated. Jim Baird

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: Johnson waterpump

Follow the instructions! The parts guy isn't a reliable resource. I bet the mechanic would disagree with him.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Johnson waterpump

There are substitutes for the OMC sealers and greases. Marine grease, or most any grease substitutes for OMC Triple Guard, for a waterpump job. Permatex Aviation gasket sealer substitutes for the OMC Gasket sealing compound, Grease substitutes for OMC Moly lube, Lock tite for OMC Ultra lock. I think I used silicone as a substitute for OMC Adhesive M sealant.