Boating Discussion Thread, replace my omc transom seal in Boats; Hi, I have a IMP fish boat with an omc inboard outboard that has a leak in the transom seal. ...  | 
Oct-14-2009, 11:55 AM
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Name: Debi Vessel: fish boat Location: Dana Point Job:Design Engineer Bio: Mom of 4 boys, love to fish, grew up in Northern Michigan where my dad worked for the DNR now he owns a charter fishing gig, he taught me to fish, hunt and to eat what we take.
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Hi, I have a IMP fish boat with an omc inboard outboard that has a leak in the transom seal. Is this something I can do myself? if so the best way to do it....any suggestions appreciated, thanks.
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Oct-14-2009, 02:58 PM
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Name: Danny Age: 34 Vessel: 25' 1968 Luhrs Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Job:US Marine helicopter mech
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Hey Deb, I'm guessing it's either an electric-shift or stringer drive/800 series OMC with the big rubber seal? I hate to say but I'm pretty sure in order to replace that you need to pull the drive leg and then just remove the bolts holding the aluminum ring to the transom. Do you have the means to do that? I don't recommend it, but you can get by for a little by filling the leak with either 3M 5200 sealant or ordinary gasket sealer in a pinch. However, of course the best course of action would be to replace the gasket. I've taken those drives off before, it's really not that hard, the leg weighs about 80 pounds or so- more bulky than anything. Shoot me a PM if you need more help.
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Oct-14-2009, 05:05 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Debi Vessel: fish boat Location: Dana Point Job:Design Engineer Bio: Mom of 4 boys, love to fish, grew up in Northern Michigan where my dad worked for the DNR now he owns a charter fishing gig, he taught me to fish, hunt and to eat what we take.
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thanks for the info, not sure what kind I need or how involved it would be, just trying to save a buck if I can do it myself. I'm getting new motor mounts put on right now, so when it's done, that will be the next thing to deal with, I might hit you up on this again here shortly, thank you!
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Oct-14-2009, 05:07 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
Name: Debi Vessel: fish boat Location: Dana Point Job:Design Engineer Bio: Mom of 4 boys, love to fish, grew up in Northern Michigan where my dad worked for the DNR now he owns a charter fishing gig, he taught me to fish, hunt and to eat what we take.
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here are photos if that helps explain the type I need, thanks again
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Oct-14-2009, 09:19 PM
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Name: Danny Age: 34 Vessel: 25' 1968 Luhrs Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Job:US Marine helicopter mech
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Yeah, IIRC, all you gotta do it take off the triangle shaped caps on the sides of the pivot pins, and then I think 2 bolts hold a half circle cap over the pivot pins. You just gotta support the leg with a cherry picker or strong son hehe, and it should come off enough to pull the gasket off. Of course you have to disconnect the steering rod first.
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Oct-14-2009, 11:28 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Debi Vessel: fish boat Location: Dana Point Job:Design Engineer Bio: Mom of 4 boys, love to fish, grew up in Northern Michigan where my dad worked for the DNR now he owns a charter fishing gig, he taught me to fish, hunt and to eat what we take.
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thanks!!!
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Oct-21-2009, 05:58 PM
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#7 | | BORN TO FISH NOT CATCH
Name: RICH-E-RICH Age: 32 Vessel: 22' GRADY WHITE JUST-IN-TIME Location: SF BAY AREA Job:CERTIFIED MARINE TECHNICIAN Bio: I LOVE TO FISH AND WORK ON BOATS!! SEE U GUYS ON THE WATER
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that white powder on the new gasket is rat poison
do not touch your mouth after touching it
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