Replacing Outboard Powerhead Gaskets

When a shop carries the gasket job,

it involves removing the powerhead

or the motor part of the outboard.

After removing the particular part, the

professional will clean the surface of

the base gasket area.

The ideal time to replace the bottom of

the crankshaft seals is when the

powerhead is in the OFF state.

Depending on the manufacturer of

the outboard, parts like exhaust or

side plates are removed, the water

galleries are cleaned, inspected, and

the new gaskets are fitted.

The heads of the powerhead will also

be removed and then the cylinder

block, headwater galleries will be

cleaned effectively.

The water deflectors in the water

galleries and other parts

associated are inspected

thoroughly. And if it has

some problems then it will be

replaced.

Almost all the gasket jobs require the

use of air or battery drill to remove

the salt build up in the water

galleries.

If it is not checked periodically, in

the worst-case scenario the salt

build-up blows the side of the block

out due to the pressure of the salt

building up in it.

Such motors cannot be fixed and the

customers have to buy the new

engine. So it is vital to service the

engine at regular intervals.

It is a skillful job and done mostly

during the wintertime. It is helpful

for the shops because they are

quiet.

It helps the shops by giving them

work because they will be busy

during the summer and you cannot

get your job done so quickly.

At times certain shops run winter

specials involving some big

tasks like gaskets; this will help

you to save a lot of money if

you can accomplish the job

during the winter.

If you are not sure about the gaskets

in the outboard powerhead contact

the dealer when they recommend

doing gaskets.