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jdbme

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Mercruiser 888 Stern Drive -

1. I have what appears to be oil in the U-Joint bellows. Where would this be coming from, as the drive oil level is not low?

2. Buildup of debris in the shift cable area coming from the shift cable or drive gasket? The shift cable mounting hole was tapped and modified to receive the newer type shift cable before I purchased it.

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Thanks,

Joe
 

natemoore

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Re: Opinions Appreciated

Is it thick and sticky oil, like the gear oil used in the outdrive?
 

jdbme

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Re: Opinions Appreciated

Yes, it is thick and sticky like the oil from the out drive. Could it be grease with water mixed into it from the shift cable area leak? The end of the stern drive shaft that feeds into the motor has dried grease on it
 

Bondo

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Re: Opinions Appreciated

Yes, it is thick and sticky like the oil from the out drive. Could it be grease with water mixed into it from the shift cable area leak? The end of the stern drive shaft that feeds into the motor has dried grease on it

Ayuh,... It's possibly purged grease,...
 
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