I've ordered 2 VST O rings lately, and to be frank, they don't fit worth a darn. They are too long to lay in the trough. Has anyone eliminated the O ring and just used a good quality sealant to seal the VST halves?
I've ordered 2 VST O rings lately, and to be frank, they don't fit worth a darn. They are too long to lay in the trough. Has anyone eliminated the O ring and just used a good quality sealant to seal the VST halves?
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
I have made O-rings before with good success. I would not go the complete RTV route for fuel.
Try some Vaseline to see if you can get it to stay put.
2-4-C also works quite well.
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One other "trick" is to place the o-ring (sealed in it's bag) into the FREEZER for 30 minutes or so. You can also "chill" your 2-4-C or Vaseline (to make it thicker/stickier).
The above is obviously presuming that this is an OEM Mercury/Quicksilver component, designed for the VST it's being installed in.
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I tried the freezer idea...worked like a charm. I taped it to a board in the general shape, almost fell into the groove.
Thank you for all the suggestions.
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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