Shift shaft seal(s)?

[TwoRivers]

Working on the shift shaft cover for a 200hp Johnson (J200PLEEN).
I removed one O ring from inside the cover. I'm sure that's the only one that was in there.
The Sierra kit I purchased contains two O rings.
The parts diagram shows two O rings go into the cover.
I was able to get one ring into the cover. Getting two will present a challenge.
Does this model require two O rings in the cover?
Any tips on getting the second one in?
Thanks in advance.
rob

 

[racerone]

First get the second one out if there is a second one in yours.-----Only the later covers used 2 O-rings and therefor the kits come with 2 O-rings.----If there is only one O-ring in your cover then consider getting a newer cover to make an improvement in sealing !

 

[TwoRivers]

Sure there was only one.
Got one in and it looks like there might be room for the second one but proving difficult to get second O ring installed?

 

[racerone]

If the cover had the 2 grooves for the 2 O-rings it would be easy.----And as I have stated your lower unit may not be original to a 1999 model.----Hurry and get the cover made for the 2 O-rings in there.-----Nothing is " difficult " on these simple lower units.----Just my opinion.

 

[TwoRivers]

Racer, thanks to your response on another thread I started, I've discovered that the lower unit is from an older model.
From the diagrams looks to be 1989 or older. These only used one O ring.
thanks again.

 

[Chris1956]

On my '98 Johnny V6, the aluminum shift pocket cover corroded and "swelled" to grab the shift rod and make movement difficult. I new shift pocket cover, with it's new orings solved the problem.

 

[TwoRivers]

Replaced shift pocket seal as part of lower unit seal kit.
No problem with shifting before install.
But, I'll consider your suggestion if shifting becomes difficult.
thanks