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later 10-19-2011 10:20 PM

silent choice leaks water?
 
my silent choice is leaking water out the shaft do they make a seal kit for them and were can i get them. Are they a pain to do and any helpful tips.

later

87MagnumII 10-19-2011 10:52 PM

If it is the factory merc style they pretty simple to do. I just did mine and the parts are kinda pricy from merc but I think I saw on here somewhere about getting seals and bushings from another supplier.

As far as the repair goes I drained my manifold and riser before I took the riser and diverter off, once you have the diverter on the bench make note of its assembled state. Then remove internal flapper and the rod. The seals and bushings are probably pretty stuck so get a good seal puller to assist you. Once that stuff is out clean it up good, reassemble and reinstall in boat

dcb 10-20-2011 06:42 AM

If they are CMI, all you will probably need are the shaft seals -Carquest pn 471442.

ezstriper 10-20-2011 07:02 AM

my lightnings leak as well...

later 10-20-2011 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by dcb (Post 3531976)
If they are CMI, all you will probably need are the shaft seals -Carquest pn 471442.

How do you tell which ones you have, i have gill manifolds my silent choice or polished stainless that came on the boat from fountain i have 500 hp carbs.

later

Wasted Income 10-20-2011 08:37 AM

I just bought the parts to replace the bushings/seals and one busted butterfly in my Imco Sound Advantage.

What's the easiest way to get the diverters off the engine? Marine exhaust hose is sooooooooo stiff and a bear to work with.

US1 Fountain 10-20-2011 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by later (Post 3532026)
How do you tell which ones you have, i have gill manifolds my silent choice or polished stainless that came on the boat from fountain i have 500 hp carbs.

later

Just pull a seal out and take it to your local bearing/seal shop.

Just need ID and OD. Nuttin special. I replaced my seals yrs ago when I rebuilt mine.


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