Home Forum Ask A Member !961 West Bend 18hp silver shark gearcase seals

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    keplerfan
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      Just wondering if anyone knows how to find seals for my silver shark lower unit. Do they need to be OEM or can I get them elsewhere. If so does anybody have part numbers? I need the O ring and the shaft seal.
      Thanks

      #78836
      rco
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        I have an older Sierra catalog, it lists​ West bend seals but only by size, not application. Are you able to get I.D. and O.D. measurements?

        #78837
        jerry-ahrens
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          You might try looking through some Force or Chrysler parts books? I’ve found a few impellers for West bend’s that way, some of which are still available from Mercury. Stainless steel is the best, but a regular seal would work… maybe if coated in perfect seal or with red loctite. How about a picture of your motor? I’ve always wanted a larger HP West bend… Their something different and have tons of power!
          If you can find a part number on the seal, try Ebay. I needed some bearings for an Oliver motor a couple years back…nobady had a clue where to find them. I did a search with the bearings manufacturer and # and found several of them for 5 bucks a piece, new old stock in the box. Couldn’t believe it!

          #78841
          dave-bernard
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            look for the ### on the seal.

            #78845
            retiredoz
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              According to my 18 Commodore parts manual, the prop shaft seal is 90118-2. Where is the O-ring you seek ?

              #78849
              jpatti75
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                Can’t remember what I was looking for years back, but these guys were helpful for West Bend parts:

                http://www.franzmarine.com

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