Dondorfish Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 I went to change the gear oil and i noticed the rubber "O" ring on the plug screw had deteriated past what I feel safe using. Is there any place in the Niagara Penninsula that I can purchase these from. Think I'd like to change the whole screw plug and O ring. I used to get parts threw Port Pier Marine - but I hear that they have closed shop. Anyone local have any other suggestions? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Take your screw along with the rubber "O" ring to your local Car Quest or other auto parts store(maybe NAPA), they should be able to match up the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'd toss the O-ring and go with a plastic washer...but that's just me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) My Merc came from the factory with the plastic washers (at least I think their plastic) and I change them every year when I do the lower unit. One of the least expensive parts on the engine, but good insurance against leaks I get them at the local marina when I buy my winterizing stuff. Edited December 3, 2006 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I am with lew,I do the same thing.New washers every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cross Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 You should change the washer everytime. Some O.M.C. motors came with plastic washers. There are reusable, but they don,t seal as well as the other. Some units have O ring built in to the screw.They are reusable but you got to put on really tight. I prefer the single use fiber type. They seal the best are the cheapest. CX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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