Mercruiser Stern Drive Bell Housing Oil Reservoir Valve Removal

[jbarryb]

Because of age and corrosion issues, I am in the process of replacing the bell housing on my starboard 1998 alpha one gen 2 outdrive. The oil reserve valve on the old bell housing seems to be working fine but I'm not sure whether or how to remove the old part without damage for use on the new housing. I'm trying to avoid the $75 for a new one if it can be avoided. I note that it has o-rings that probably should be replaced. Any tips will be appreciated.

 

[Bt Doctur]

sERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRING MINOR DISASSEMBLY SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 14
Page 4A-48 90-818177--3 APRIL 2001
Bell Housing To Driveshaft Housing Anti-Dribble Valves
Unless damaged during disassembly, or by heat, these anti-dribble valves should last the
life of the drive unit.
The bell housing anti-dribble valve is replaced as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. The bell housing anti-dribble valve can be removed with pliers and discarded, or it can
be removed by placing hose clamp snugly over area ?f,? and pulling out, with pliers on
hose clamp and reinstalled if working properly.
2. The driveshaft housing anti-dribble valve can be removed by retracting the seal cup with
a pliers or hook and discarded. Remove the check valve and spring and discard.
page 4A-48
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14a4.pdf