I'm replacing the seals in my lower unit (1979 Merc 70 hp outboard) and the
Clymer manual sez to use "Loctite typa A" on prop shaft seals.
What is "Type A' Loctite? If I can't find that, is there an acceptable
substitute?

Thanks,

Tom Creech

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:27:57 GMT, "Tom Creech"
wrote:

I'm replacing the seals in my lower unit (1979 Merc 70 hp outboard) and the
Clymer manual sez to use "Loctite typa A" on prop shaft seals.
What is "Type A' Loctite? If I can't find that, is there an acceptable
substitute?

What you are looking for (I think) is Permatex Anaerobic Gasket
Maker/Sealant/(something or other) at NAPA. It's similar to Loctite
515 and a hell of a lot cheaper.

Later,

Tom

Subject: Seal adhesive (Loctite?)
From: "Tom Creech"

I'm replacing the seals in my lower unit (1979 Merc 70 hp outboard) and the
Clymer manual sez to use "Loctite typa A" on prop shaft seals.
What is "Type A' Loctite? If I can't find that, is there an acceptable
substitute?

You shouldn't have any trouble finding it. NAPA stores carry it.
Although their products go by numbers.
http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/lo...id=19&layout=3

Capt. Bill

Capt. Bill