1985 alpha one water tube

[bigd652]

I have an 85 century palamino and there is a drip at the water tube inside the transom. I'm wondering if the water tube spacer can go bad and let water by? It appears to be a copper tube not the plastic tube. Thanks in advance.

 

[alldodge]

I have an 85 century palamino and there is a drip at the water tube inside the transom. I'm wondering if the water tube spacer can go bad and let water by? It appears to be a copper tube not the plastic tube. Thanks in advance.

There is a bushing on the inside (item 27). Is this where your seeing the leak?
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...MBAL+HOUSING+SQUARE/SQUARE+UPPER+SWIVEL+SHAFT

 

[bigd652]

That's where it is. Can't tell if it's coming from lower bolt or under flange. Drips if engine is running or not.

 

[alldodge]

That's where it is. Can't tell if it's coming from lower bolt or under flange. Drips if engine is running or not.

Maybe take a camera and some pics, or a mirror to get in a bit closer

 

[bigd652]

I guess my question is can water get in from around that tube?

 

[Bondo]

I guess my question is can water get in from around that tube?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... I ain't had it happen, but that don't mean it Can't,..... it's underwater on most boats at rest,....

 

[bigd652]

I'll pull off the hose and check that rubber bushing.