"Like many stringers, my 1985
"Like many stringers, my 1985 V8 / 800 stringer tilt would only work going down and not come up unless assisted by hand or a rope. Today I opened the tilt housing and lots of grey goo and water came out. I have already purchased the complete tilt clutch housing rebuild kit but my question is this. There are 2 seals that go back to back in the tilt housing case around the tilt output shaft to keep the water out and the grease/oil in. My Clymer OMC manual says it takes a special OMC tool to insert these 2 seals properly. I know that many of you fellow stringer owners have done this job so any input to help me out would be appreciated. Is there some trick or special tool I can sue to replacing those seals? Thanks for all your help! - Gerry"
"Like many stringers, my 1985 V8 / 800 stringer tilt would only work going down and not come up unless assisted by hand or a rope. Today I opened the tilt housing and lots of grey goo and water came out. I have already purchased the complete tilt clutch housing rebuild kit but my question is this. There are 2 seals that go back to back in the tilt housing case around the tilt output shaft to keep the water out and the grease/oil in. My Clymer OMC manual says it takes a special OMC tool to insert these 2 seals properly. I know that many of you fellow stringer owners have done this job so any input to help me out would be appreciated. Is there some trick or special tool I can sue to replacing those seals? Thanks for all your help! - Gerry"