There actually is an automotive tool called a seal puller sold at all larger auto stores. Lacking that, wedge a big screwdriver under it and pry it out. Protect the aluminum with some thick sheet metal under the screwdriver. There is no way to remove a seal intact. They all get damaged. Do not think of reusing it.
Thanks frank, i belive this seal is where I am getting fresh gear lube i just put in and after running motor for 30mins in lake, after i noticed gear lube leaking from the white plastic water intake screen. Also on my version of this motor the waterpump housing does not call for a gasket or a seal material. Housing, sits on wear plate, sits on LU and gets bolted down with 4 1/4" bolts. Also no seal between LU and Motor leg which is attached with the larger bolts/lock washers. ????
Thanks Frank, so you would not suggest any type of seal added to anything that isnt there? Ive also heard to make sure to apply antiseize to the 4 bolts holding down the waterpump housing, and a little bit on the drive ends? what about the 4 larger bolts that bolt the LU to the mid motor leg? Antiseize or a blue locktite a good idea?
Antiseize all of them for sure. All those bolts are immersed in water at some time and stainless/aluminum will set up a galvanic reaction--even in fresh water.
You can use black or blue silicone RTV on the water pump bolts with good results too.
Okay so i will for sure use antiseize on all bolts. Or i could ise the black or blue rtv on the waterpump housing bolts. What did u think about any form of sealant used on WP housing between wearplate and and wearplate/LU? Anything else that i should pay attention while i have the LU off again? Will be taking care of this sat morning and hope to get her out on the lake. I also took off the hydrofoil, and purchased a set of smart tab sx that i meed to slap on also.
Unless the pump housing is so corroded that it leaks excessivly at the stainless plate, no sealer is necessary. Same thing where the stainless plate contacts the lower unit--no sealer necessary under normal circumstances.
