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existentialsailor
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Initially Posted - 05/18/2006 :  14:18:53  Show Profile
Need to change the oil and my manual for my outboard says I should put a sealant on the drain/fill plugs so water doesn't seep past the threads into the unit. I'm sure if I go to a marine store they'll sell me something for $25, but I have to believe there is a non-marine equivalent that works as well.

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Rick
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 05/18/2006 :  14:24:32  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
Teflon tape? Plumbers Dope, not the kind that is smoked... Life Caulk, 4200.
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 05/18/2006 :  14:26:58  Show Profile
Hey Rick - did that outboard prove salvageable?
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 05/18/2006 :  15:28:17  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
don't use life caulk or 4200, you need to get that bolt out later, plus it would just squeeze out. I've never used sealant on mine, and no problems. However, if I did I'd use the teflon tape.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 05/18/2006 :  15:31:30  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
don't use life caulk or 4200, you need to get that bolt out later, plus it would just squeeze out. I've never used sealant on mine, and no problems. However, if I did I'd use the teflon tape.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 05/18/2006 :  16:35:23  Show Profile
I've never use sealant. The Navy sent me to OMC outboard school many years ago, no talk of sealant on the drain plug then. They recommended changing the drain plug gasket at the time. You can pick them up at your outboard dealership for only pennies.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 05/19/2006 :  08:15:25  Show Profile
Use a new gasket if available or Permatex Form A Gasket if not. A small tube should cost $2/3.00 at Pep Boys etc.

Val on Calista # 3936 Patchogue,N.Y.
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