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Old 02-25-2013 | 09:08 AM
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Pulling my gimbals to rebuild. When I replace them what do I seal the transom with? Is there a mercury part # for a specific seal?
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Old 02-25-2013 | 09:11 AM
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Paul mercury doesn't use anything . Just the seal . I usually
Put a bead of 3 m 5200 just on the edge of the foam seal .
If you want to ever remove them use 5400
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New foam seal and a little bit of bellows adhesive in the corners to keep it in place during re-install.
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Old 02-25-2013 | 10:17 AM
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Were do you get the foam seal?
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Old 02-25-2013 | 10:30 AM
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http://www.boatpartheadquarters.com/.../glm-86711.htm


http://www.ebasicpower.com/c/MER2B/S...for+Mercruiser
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Thank you. I have been looking and could not find that for some reason.
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Old 02-25-2013 | 05:31 PM
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Hey bro.....

I use Boat Life from west marine. I put the cork on dry, razor the overhang off, then put a bead of this around the perimeter after putting painter tape about 1/8" to 3/16" on the transom and outer transom bracket. Run a 10mm socket around the bead for a smooth look and peel the tape from both sides right away....

Not a drop comes in!
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i use 3m 4200 just to the inside of the seal..this is if you ever ned to take it apart again..
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Originally Posted by mrfixxall
i use 3m 4200 just to the inside of the seal..this is if you ever ned to take it apart again..
Ditto. A few days before you are installing the assembly you'll want to apply the 4200 to the transom assembly groove. Then install the foam oring seal in the groove holding it in place with masking tape over it, then allow to cure. You'll never get the transom assem installed with the seal staying in the groove if you don't do this.
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Old 03-04-2013 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by blue thunder
Ditto. A few days before you are installing the assembly you'll want to apply the 4200 to the transom assembly groove. Then install the foam oring seal in the groove holding it in place with masking tape over it, then allow to cure. You'll never get the transom assem installed with the seal staying in the groove if you don't do this.
Thank you very much for the info, I am sure you just saved me from adding $100 to the cuss jar!!!
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