Alpha Gen II trim pump has constant sheen of oil on it

[sickwilly]

My trim pump is always covered in oil. I though it was the really loose yellow plastic cap, so I gut some teflon tape to build up the threads. I don't think it is the cap any more. I have tried torquing all the fittings and have not found a single one that was lose. Thus, I am stumped. I cannot tell where any fluid is leaking from. It is a very slow leak and has been like this since I bought the boat 6 years ago. I will top it off probably for the first time in those 6 years this season. It does not affect performance and it works great. However, I am just getting sick and tired of the constant mess and would like to solve this. Also, I am frustrated I cannot tell from where it is leaking.

Does anyone have any advice on where these tend to leak? Any ideas for solving this.

Thanks!

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha Gen II trim pump has constant sheen of oil on it

Maybe it's the oring between the reservoir and the pump.