I own a 1994 Reinell with an OMC engine/drive (not the SX drive) Recently I changed the gear oil in the drive for the first time in 4+ years. After struggling to work out the top screw and then the drain screw, the oil coming out was slightly milking. After a short while the oil coming out was black. The picture is of the milky oil coming out. During the change I pumped the oil in from the middle fill screw and replaced all the o-rings.
Question: Would you do anything to try and fix this now or wait until the end of the season to see if water made it's way in there again?
Also, after the change I started the boat with muffs, ran it forward and backward, and then let it sit for about 24 hours. When re-checking the oil level with the dipstick screw loose, the oil is right at the full mark. Should the oil be at the full mark when screwed in or loose after running and letting it sit?
Thanks.
Question: Would you do anything to try and fix this now or wait until the end of the season to see if water made it's way in there again?
Also, after the change I started the boat with muffs, ran it forward and backward, and then let it sit for about 24 hours. When re-checking the oil level with the dipstick screw loose, the oil is right at the full mark. Should the oil be at the full mark when screwed in or loose after running and letting it sit?
Thanks.