Re: 7.5 evinrude

[fisherman6]

I have reused almost as many base gaskets as I have replaced. I agree with Don that it’s a gamble and I have had them leak and had to replace them before. Most times they don’t leak. I always clean the mounting surface it didn’t stick to thoroughly before replacing the gasket. I usually use grease between the gasket and the sealing surface. I have not had any trouble with grease and it makes pulling the powerhead back off no problem.
Definitely always replace the cork gasket and the carbon seal O-ring when pulling the powerhead off a motor you don’t know the history of.
-Ben

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