out drive lower portion leaking oil

Herbie66

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My 1972 merc out drive (#3249344) is leaking oil out the port opposite the drain plug on the lower portion. What is this port for? How do I fix the leak? The outdrive is presentlly hanging in the garage which is how I noticed the leaking oil.
 

tommays

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Re: out drive lower portion leaking oil

The "port" sounds like the water pump drain<br /><br />As far as fixing it it could be leaking from the upper or lower drive and weeping out of the hole<br /><br />Your going to need to pressure test the drive to find which seal is leaking.<br /><br />Hows the oil look when you drain the drive ? clear or milky with water <br /><br />tommays
 

Haut Medoc

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Re: out drive lower portion leaking oil

What he said!<br />& welcome to iboats :) ....JK
 
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