Repotting switch boxes

[neonhomer]

"I am working on a old 115 HP

"I am working on a old 115 HP Mariner inline 6 outboard. (not sure what year, I think it is around late 70's early 80's)

The potting inside the switchboxes has "melted" away. When the boat was parked (about 15 yrs ago), the motor ran, so I am assuming the boxes should still be good. I was thinking of just repotting the old boxes.

Anyone heard of doing this?"

 

[Chris1956]

"Kevn, It seems strange to me

"Kevn, It seems strange to me that the potting would melt. Isn't it usually epoxy? Since the boxes are quite costly, it is probably worth trying."

 

[neonhomer]

"I dont know... Why would epox

"I dont know... Why would epoxy melt? I dont think the temps were that high, unless as it ages its melting point drops..."