Sticking weather seals

Jeff J

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I dropped a Yamaha seal into the lake when it stuck just long enough to not fall back on the engine a few years back. I glued that one to the middle cover. The Mercurys want to pull up about midway on both sides. I am pretty sure they would come completely off if I did stop and pry them back down which takes a surprising amount of effort when trying to hold the cover up at the same time. Suzuki isn’t much better.

Is there a product that helps keep the seals from sticking when pulling the top cover? I tried a silicone dry lube but it didn’t seem to make a difference.
 

Chris1956

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I put a thin line of caulk to glue the seals to the cover. It is not perfect, but pretty good. Clean the mating surfaces with a solvent, before adding caulk.
 

Jeff J

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Thanks but looking for a solution that keeps the seals from sticking to the side they shouldn’t stick too. There are a lot of products to use as glue.
 

airshot

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Clean the surface you don't want to stick and the gasket side you don't want sticking. Then lightly dust them with powder and rub off excess....they shouldn't stick after that.
 

Jeff J

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Thanks, I was thinking maybe some tire talc or baby power since they work well as lube for installing inner tubes in tires. Wasn’t sure about an open environment and the boats aren’t mine so any mess I make must be cleaned up.
 
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