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    lower unit lube leaks out but water does not leak in.

    On my 1999 8hp yamaha. After running my outboard for just a few hours the lower unit lube all but dissappears. When I open the vent or drain plug you can hear the air sucking in so it is obviously in a vacuum. I never heard of a lower unit leaking lube and holding a vacuum. I am surprised...
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    gear lube loss without water getting in?

    Just bought a 1999 8hp yamaha. before purchasing I checked the gear lube by draining a few drops out the lower drain plug. lube looked fine. when I got it home and did a complete drain of lower unit, there was hardly any lube in it? What lube there was was water free. Can a lower unit loose...
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    merc 110 carbon steel drive shaft corrosion

    I replaced the impeller on my water pump on my 68 merc 110. I noticed some crud on the drive shaft and emery clothed it a bit. I assumed it was stainless but now I find its not. Should I paint or grease this driveshaft before reassembly to prevent excess corrosion. I use this outboard in the...
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