Alpha one gen ll oil leak

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Pars

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I am experincing a gear oil leak comming out of my gimbol housing area down the transome and into the bottom of the boat. I just replaced new seals on my copling yoke which the old seals looked bad, but its still leaking, I thought that was the problem. Any other suggestions where and why im having this leak.
 
Don S

Don S

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Re: Alpha one gen ll oil leak

Did you inspect the yoke? If there was a groove in it, it probably needed replaced also. The new seal could also be defective.
Did you pressure check the drive after replacing the seal? That is something I learned a long time ago. If you don't check it, you don't know if that new seal sealed or not.
After repairs, all drives are pressure and vacuum checked before adding gear lube, and all engines are run "On the Floor" before going back in the boat.
Saves a lot of redo's.
 
Bondo

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Re: Alpha one gen ll oil leak

Also have a Look at the Oil Reservoir fitting,+ lines....

Ya mighta knocked something loose......
 
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