Force 125 Prop Shaft Seal

[cdc19709]

My motor has been stored for the winter in the down position with the prop removed. I noticed a trace of lower end oil that seaped from around the shaft seal. I had the seals replaced at the begining of last years season. Is this concern for alarm? I operate my boat in fresh water and never hit the lower end. I would think the seal should last longer than that.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Craig

 

[dkondelik]

Re: Force 125 Prop Shaft Seal

I'd be concerned. maybe you should preasure test the lower. <br /><br />Did you do the work or did you have a shop replace the seals? if a shop did it, they ought to have preasure/vacume checked it. <br /><br />When the motor is used, the lower will warm just a bit. increase in temp causes expansion. if not well sealed, air in lower will "expand" out. when motor is off/cool, lower temp will now have low pressure in lower. if in the water, will suck water into lower unit. thus the reason for "pressure" and "vacume" tests.<br /><br />get it checked.<br /><br />Good Luck