POWERHEAD
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 4-35
Powerhead Reassembly
General Information
Before proceeding with powerhead reassembly, be sure that all parts to be reused have
been carefully cleaned and thoroughly inspected, as outlined in “Cleaning and Inspec-
tion”. Parts, which have not been properly cleaned (or which are questionable), can se-
verelydamageanotherwiseperfectlygoodpowerheadwithinafewminutesofoperation.
All new powerhead gaskets must be installed during assembly.
During reassembly, lubricate parts with Quicksilver 2-Cycle Outboard Oil whenever
2-cycleoilisspecified,andQuicksilver2-4-Cw/TeflonMarineLubricantwhenevergrease
is specified.
CAUTION
Any GREASE used for bearings INSIDE the powerhead MUST BE gasoline solu-
ble. Use only Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant or Quicksilver Needle
Bearing Assembly Lubricant. The use of any other grease may result in power-
head damage.
Atorquewrenchisessentialforcorrectreassemblyofpowerhead.Donotattempttoreas-
semble powerhead without using a torque wrench.
Crankshaft
NOTE: Three designs of crankshaft seals have been used. Design 3 is the current ap-
plica-
tion.
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a
b
c
a - Design 1 -- O-ring fits in groove on driveshaft
b - Design 2 -- O-ring fits inside of carrier
c - Design 3 -- 3 lip seal permanently installed inside of carrier
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