Replacing water pump on this old girl and while I'm here, I'd like to replace the drive shaft seal ( not the prop shaft on this project ). Not a lot of info online as to the 'tricks of the trade' for this particular motor.
Without a specialized puller, what is the best method to remove the drive shaft seal ? I think the biggest issue is - I don't know what the seal actually looks like to attempt trying to pry it out ( without galling the housing ).
I've read about drilling (2) holes, screw in (2) screws into the seal and pull - not sure if this will work with this type of seal. The seal looks like it's in there nice'n comfy.
I did have some water in my oil last year - could have been the drain seals ( which I replaced ). This engine is an emergency sailboat ( when there's no wind ) engine, and is not used a lot, I figured no biggie - as I dump the oil each season. But, while doing the water pump, I'd like to replace the seal.
Insight please...
Without a specialized puller, what is the best method to remove the drive shaft seal ? I think the biggest issue is - I don't know what the seal actually looks like to attempt trying to pry it out ( without galling the housing ).
I've read about drilling (2) holes, screw in (2) screws into the seal and pull - not sure if this will work with this type of seal. The seal looks like it's in there nice'n comfy.
I did have some water in my oil last year - could have been the drain seals ( which I replaced ). This engine is an emergency sailboat ( when there's no wind ) engine, and is not used a lot, I figured no biggie - as I dump the oil each season. But, while doing the water pump, I'd like to replace the seal.
Insight please...