O ring / seal help

[secondopsman]

Hello again.

I removed the lower leg from my Alpha one Gen 2 outdrive for the skeg repair and managed to loose the small O ring/seal from what seems to be the oil port.
Does anyone know of any dealers that would have one.
A quick google search came up with 3.
2 havent replied back after 4 days
1 said it comes as part of a kit with bearings in at £130

Any suggestions
Thanks Pete

[Boats&Outboards]

Is it one of these ones ? The one that normally goes missing is the water seal on the port side

Mercury MerCruiser Outdrive Fitting Gasket Alpha All

http://bit.ly/NqYfYy

Not sure if that particular one will fit you unit, was the first I came across but there's plenty to search from

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[davej]

I won't bother with an oem marine kit, if you can take the unit to your local bearing dealer they should be able to find you an o ring that fits at a fraction of the price.

I use my bearing dealer for all sorts of o rings, bearing and seals.

Dave j

[captnjack]

Originally Posted by davej

I won't bother with an oem marine kit, if you can take the unit to your local bearing dealer they should be able to find you an o ring that fits at a fraction of the price.

I use my bearing dealer for all sorts of o rings, bearing and seals.

Dave j

Agree, just bring in the bung to get the right size.
Ask for Viton if you can. It will last longer in an oily environment than Buna-N

[secondopsman]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Is it one of these ones ? The one that normally goes missing is the water seal on the port side

Mercury MerCruiser Outdrive Fitting Gasket Alpha All

http://bit.ly/NqYfYy

Not sure if that particular one will fit you unit, was the first I came across but there's plenty to search from

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Thanks Pete
That's the one guy who had one in stock (Lance) But unfortunately I can't seem to get him to post it.Think it's more hassle than its worth!
Regarding using a standard O ring from a bearing supplier.From what I've picked up from the net it seems to have a shape/form to it rather than just an O ring.
Thanks
Pete

[Boats&Outboards]

The listing states postage available but I assume you mean just the O Ring ? I'd buy the kit as you can change the gasket anyway.

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[secondopsman]

Ive only dropped the bottom leg of Pete there is no gasket needed thats what is so frustrating.
I think ive sorted it now though managed to call someone in Wales this morning and it will be in the post Moday.
Guy also collected my Quicksilver sib and outboard today so im officially an unofficill member now.(spelling)
Pete

[Boats&Outboards]

Oh I thought you meant you'd dropped the entire unit, my mistake.

Glad your sorted. Peter

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007