Re: Gear Case Sealant

[chris-p]

While being important that the end is cut square, the main mistake made is the length of the spaghetti seal.

Always push it to the outer edge of the groove, so that it cannot possibly shrink any more, leaving a gap where it abuts the prop shaft housing.

After pushing it towards the outer edge, you want about a 1/16" overhang. If there is too much overhang, the seal will buckle when you try to install the skeg half. then there will be 847 all over the place, and you will have to start all over. IF there is not enough overhang, there will be a gap and you could get water in. The trick is just enough.