1999 Yamaha 150 - How to pressure test lower unit

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I'm looking at buying a 1999 Yamaha 150 and I want to pressure test the lower unit when I go to look at it. Can someone tell me how to do it?

Thanks for your help!

 

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Re: 1999 Yamaha 150 - How to pressure test lower unit

Why? Its not a big deal to reseal the unit. Just check the oil condition. If you are concerned about the condition of the gears, a pressure test is useless. If you want to know the condition, you have to tear it down.....

 

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Re: 1999 Yamaha 150 - How to pressure test lower unit

That's probably true but I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into before I buy it. And if it leaks, I could use that information when I'm negotiating the price.

So is it possible to do a pressure test with the oil still in it?

Thanks for any help.

 

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Re: 1999 Yamaha 150 - How to pressure test lower unit

only a catastrophic leak would show up.