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    I have oil leaking out from behind the prop and want to know how to get at the prop seal.
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    Default Re: 1984 9.8 hp 2 stroke merc oil leak

    First, check and see if it's gear oil or unburnt 2 cycle oil thats comming out.

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    Default Re: 1984 9.8 hp 2 stroke merc oil leak

    it is gear oiland water is in lower unit

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    Default Re: 1984 9.8 hp 2 stroke merc oil leak

    Pressure and vacuum check the lowerend.
    The last time the gear oil was changed. did whoever change it put . New washers? SP?

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    Default Re: 1984 9.8 hp 2 stroke merc oil leak

    i can see the oil seeping out of the prop shaft.i need to get carrier bearing out to replace seal does the carrier bearing screw out or pullout? i have the nut off that holds the carrier assm. in I need repair manuel for 9.8 merc

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