Brand new SEI Upper Leaking Question

[mozbornj]

I just purchased a new SE 116 from SEI.
I decided to pressure test the unit before mounting and guess what, It failed.
It lost all but 1 PSI withing 20 minutes.
I was wondering if the seals being dry could cause this or if I should send it back to them for a replacement. It is the upper input shaft that is leaking.
I am just wondering because I was planning on being on the water this weekend but I don't want to put it all back together and have to take it all back apart next week.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Brand new SEI Upper Leaking Question

If it was assembled dry and tested it will leak. fill it with oil first to wet the seals

 

[mozbornj]

Re: Brand new SEI Upper Leaking Question

That is what I had in mind. I just wasn't sure.
Didn't really see how it could be totally sealed if it was completely dry.
I am going to give it a whirl and see what happens after I fill it with oil.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Brand new SEI Upper Leaking Question

If it's new....it has a warranty. You really should call them with questions....