Hello. I just purchased a 1985 18' Lund Limited Edition with original, twin, 40 hp outboards. One had milky oil, so I am replacing the seals, o ring, and water pump while I am in there. On the Evinrudes I have done, you put one oil seal one way and one the other way. When I pulled the seals, they were both with lip facing outward. Is this the proper way? I don't see it clearly enough in the service manual I bought and I don't see it written in the instructions. I saw a thread about this relating to Mercury and someone said it is supposed to be alternated on pretty much every outboard, which makes sense. But, would like confirmation before I go through all the work.
Thanks for the help. Wish the weather was nice enough to use it this year. Nice boat for a '85.
Sorry about the title. forgot to type the word "seal" in the heading.
Thanks for the help. Wish the weather was nice enough to use it this year. Nice boat for a '85.
Sorry about the title. forgot to type the word "seal" in the heading.
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