Aaronfromnz
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when fitting the 6 bolts that clamp he sealing ring to the gimble housing do I need to seal them or put o-rings on them?
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First of all, these are a galvanized “Tap” bolt...... (i.e., threaded the full length).
No O-rings required.
To avoid future thread corrosion, coat the threads with a sealant. Quicksilver “Perfect Seal” works well.
Tighten evenly and in somewhat of a sequence.
The inner rubber cushion ring provides the water seal, and should be new.
If you are installing a different engine, be sure to go through the triangulation process for the “one-time” initial Engine/flywheel cover alignment.
This would be a great time to replace the PDS bearings.
By the way, your drive is an AQ series that incorporates main suspension fork/pivot tube geometry...... i.e., no Gimbal system!
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Not to hijack this thread, but how do you know when enough grease has been pumped into the PDS bearing lube port on the flywheel cover?
Thank you Rick!