Force 35HP outboard, Water in the foot?

[tesmel]

I have a Force 35Hp Model # 357FC6A, the first question is what year is it?, secondly,<br />I have water in the lower unit(Foot) I have replaced the drain and vent gasket and this did not solve the problem.Could this be a <br />worn water pump seal? I want to replace it but would like a second opinion.<br />Thanks for any input.

 

[hitechillbilly]

Re: Force 35HP outboard, Water in the foot?

Your engine is a 86. As for the rest of your question I'm far from being the one to give any advice of this kind but I can say that your lower unit is the same as my 50 and I am going thru the same thing. I do know there are six seals in it and you have already replaced two.

 

[lonewolf5347]

Re: Force 35HP outboard, Water in the foot?

HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH 120HP.BUT I THINK MY PROBLEM WAS IN THE GASKET FOR THE STAINLESS SCREWS ON THE LOWER UNIT. WHAT I TRIED WAS PRESSURE THE LOWER UNIT WITH 12LBS. OF AIR SUBMERGE IT INTO A BARREL AND WHATCH FOR BUBBLES ;DID NOT NOTICE ANY LEAKS SO I THINK IT WAS THE GASKET ; BUT YOU CAN TRY THIS AND SEE WHERE THE LEAKS ARE GOT THIS INFORMATION FROM THIS SITE GOOD LUCK

 

[BirdChaser]

Re: Force 35HP outboard, Water in the foot?

The pressurizing technique might work if the leak is bad enough or if it happens to be a cracked housing. The problem with this test is that you are testing for leaks from the inside-out. I would go ahead and change the seals. It's not too tough to do.<br /><br />------------------<br />Find the birds & you've found the fish!