Oil drain and vent plug seals

[Salacia]

Hi Folks

I am just servicing my 1995 2.5 Mercury lower unit and want to replace the seals to the drain plug and vent plug. Can I use any fibre washer or is there something specific about these? Sorry if it's a stupid question but reckon I would rather ask than have a gear case full of salt water.

Cheers

Rob

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Not stupid at all. In fact I don't Know. Always buy a bunch when i drive past the Merc dealer.
Lot of HELP I'am.!

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Go to your Merc dealer and get the right OEM part....will save you in the long run.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Texas.
Wondering? how many Merc dealers in Scotland?

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Better to use the newer o-ring gasket as it reusable,doesnt stick and keeps buildup from forming around screw base. It is used on all the newer Merc/Mercruiser engines and is a yellow style seal with rubber coating, part # 830749.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Fazbullet. Never Knew they exsisted.
Good info. will check at the Merc dealer soon.
GOT to help are friend in Scotland.

 

[Salacia]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Thanks guys really appreciated I will go and pick up the correct ones

 

[Salacia]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Defo be buying some of these for my Alpha one as well. great idea thanks.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals

Better to use the newer o-ring gasket as it reusable,doesnt stick and keeps buildup from forming around screw base. It is used on all the newer Merc/Mercruiser engines and is a yellow style seal with rubber coating, part # 830749.

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Great. The last time I bought seals, I bought about 10 of em (blue was the design of the day) and haven't gone through the last but when I repurchase, I will ask for the new design.

Mark