Outdrive Resevoir

[FreeBeeTony]

Anyone know if the seal for the bottom this reservoir is available?

 

[alldodge]

Should be able to find all the part numbers here
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...sc=Oil+Reservoir+Components(Round+Oil+Bottle)

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Thanks AllDodge but my reservoir doesn't have the switch at the bottom.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Hi Tony,.... Have ya taken it apart yet,..??

Can ya Bondoize it with an O-ring,..?? cut a rubber washer,..?? see what you can find in a well stocked hardware store,..??

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Hey Bondo.
No haven't taken it apart yet.......gonna check for a washer also.
I also read these bottles are subject to cracks.

 

[Fun Times]

I also read these bottles are subject to cracks.

Guess it's leaking? Yes be careful as they break easily but yes it should come apart but the parts were never listed as available for that "design" bottle. You'll most likely have to do/make/find something like Bondo would do to make it work as i'm not positive if the seals in AD's link would work on this design.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

I Tonyized it!
When I removed the fitting from the bottom, the bottom of the bottle around the fitting came off with it.
I cleaned the bottle, put some mat around the fitting and drenched it with 5 minute epoxy.
I'll check it tomorrow.

My father would call this a "Brooklyn Job".....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Looks Great,.... If it don't hold up, you could build a new one outa any reasonably clear plastic bottle, 'n vent the cap,...

'ell, a plastic mayonnaise jar would probably work,....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Still leaks!!!!!!!!

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... How does the brass fittin' work,..?? is it a bulkhead type, that screws together,..??

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Yes......but the threads aren't too long.
Does it matter what type of plastic I use?
Maybe from one of those drink holders?

 

[Bondo]

Yes......but the threads aren't too long.
Does it matter what type of plastic I use?
Maybe from one of those drink holders?

Ayuh,.... I've never seen any plastic attacked by gear oil,.....

'bout any bottle with a flat, or nearly flat bottom I guess,....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

I'm trying more epoxy.....if that doesn't work I will look for another bottle.
At least I know its not the OD leaking.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

After more frustration I decided to start over and do it the right (I think) way.
I removed the mess I made and put a layer of mat over the hole and a layer over the entire bottom.
Once it cures, I will drill a new hole and seal the fitting with silicone and maybe some epoxy.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

After drilling a hole and self threading the fitting........looks good.
I filled w/ gear lube and no leaks!