spaghetti seal (SP??)

[troush]

I've been rebuilding a 90hp Force for my entertainment... Bought a gasket kit which includes a new red rubber cord seal for the lower unit right??? So I dropped the lower unit to check out the water pump and it was sealed with permatex between the halves - no groove for this seal. Is this just intended to lay in there and bolt it up or should I go with the permatex again. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[roscoe]

Re: spaghetti seal (SP??)

What year motor?<br />How big (long) is this seal?<br />One piece driveshaft or 2 piece?<br />Generic gasket/seal kit or one from Mercury?

 

[troush]

Re: spaghetti seal (SP??)

This is a 1990 motor with a one piece drive shaft. The seal is probably 30" approx. And the seal kit was generic. I am thinking permatex is the way to go...

 

[roscoe]

Re: spaghetti seal (SP??)

You are talking about between the lower unit and the midsection of the motor, correct?<br /><br />You shouldn't need any seal or permatex there on that motor.<br />The lower unit is sealed, and there is no reason to seal the midsection.<br /><br />In my opinion, generic gasket kit with extra parts for different motors.<br />But if a bead of permatex makes you feel better, go for it.