water leaking between power head and middle

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66 joe

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guys is this cause for concern, I wouldnt even call it a leak, more like seepage. new gasket was installed dry w/ no silicones, and tiny bit of water seeps. to worry or not to worry? seeps= 1 drop every 5 seconds
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: water leaking between power head and middle

bring the motor up to operating temperature, see if it seals itself.
 
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66 joe

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Re: water leaking between power head and middle

its gone through about 3 heat cycles (maybe 45 mins run time on muffs)
Ive retourqed the bolts, and a little xtra torque leaky side, (just a little)
I followed oem sequence and torq specs and manual req no silicone with new gasket. Im gonna take it to a lake and keep an eye on it, wont the water just drain out the cover? doesnt exactly look hermetically sealed.
Thanks, joe
 
kenmyfam

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Re: water leaking between power head and middle

I agree with you giving it a whirl on the lake. Leave the cover off and watch it.
Let us all know what you find. (Don't forget the paddles)
 
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