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New guy needing help. I’m attempting my first 18 hp overhaul. Great motor. Magneto and carb are done. New gear oil. Starts and runs well BUT…no water coming out. Took the lower unit off. Only white sludge and mud came out. The prop seal literally fell out. BRP says seal 302495 is discontinued and there is no sub. Can’t find one at Sierra.
Someone here a few years ago, Chris, had some made but so far no response from him. Would a gear head housing from a 57 Johnson or later 57 Evinrude with the smaller 1 1/8 OD bearing fit. The skeg castings look the same but have different numbers. This motor is mint in most respects. I don’t want to abandon it because of a $20 seal.
Yes, the newer gearcase head & seal will work.