b73 40 HP Johnson 40R73D

[mark_lilley]

"Hi
Where does driveshaft &#3

"Hi
Where does driveshaft 'O'ring (part 49 shown above water pump housing) locate on assembled unit?
Thanks in anticipation.
Mark
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[jwbmarine]

"it goes on top of d shaft,the

"it goes on top of d shaft,there is an o rong groove there..."

 

[mark_lilley]

"Thanks jwb, does this seal th

"Thanks jwb, does this seal the female spline in powerhead?"

 

[jwbmarine]

"yes,keeps moisture out...grea

"yes,keeps moisture out...grease splines around the sides only before installation,..keeps from rusting together."

 

[mark_lilley]

"Many thanks jwb, explains why

"Many thanks jwb, explains why d/shaft was seized in powerhead.
Keep up the great work on this site."