Re: [omc-boats] refurb and parts - 65 playmate

Bryan,
Always check with NAPA as they have a lot of parts in their marine catalog - the
seals are common - if there are no numbers on the old ones you can have them
measured and replaced at any good bearing/seal retailer - Dave

jb wrote:

> hello,
> i joined the mailing list not long ago and have been reading and gather lots
> of good info, thanks.
> i have seen some reference to some restoration efforts. where do you get
> parts?
> i have a 65 playmate 90hp v4 2st. that i still try to use and maintain but
> as you know at their age things break and need replaced. my local boat
> dealer can get some parts but not others.
> last year i took the outdrive apart for refurbishment an took as list of
> parts to dealer and found some were unavailable. i specifically wanted to
> replace the oil seals, orings, ? around the downshaft. i am getting water in
> the oil. my fuel pump is also not functional, but unavailable. he wants $50
> for starter brushes which seems awful high.
> where is a good place to get parts? thanks.
>
> what would you recommend i replace to seal the oil and stop the water from
> contaminating?
>
> bryan pownell
> opti714 at hotmail.com
> du-12mb
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Received on Tuesday, 6 September 2005