Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

[tuanp]

I replaced the raw waterpump in my Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1. The manual says it takes 32oz of gear lube, and I pumped all 32oz into it, but nothing spilled out of the vent hole. It's likely that it'll take some more oil to top it off, but before I add more, I just want to check whether this is normal? or is it possible there's a leak somewhere inside and that oil isn't going to where it's supposed to go. Thanks,<br /><br />tuan

 

[vinney]

Re: Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

The drive holds 32 oz's but the pump holds a few oz's too. You need alittle more than 32 oz's It should come out the top vent screw with the drive in the down position.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

I always have 2 quarts onn hand.1 never does the full job.My guess would actually have been more than 32 ounces but i think since you cant really get all the lube pumped out of the quart and the pump it self holds a little 32 may be right.Charlie

 

[mikeneal]

Re: Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

If I recall correctly (I owner a alpha one gen 1 about 1 year ago) it took slightly more than a quart. Just keep pumping till it comes out the vent hole with drive fully down. If you remebered the small o-ring between the upper and lowe rhalf an oil leak would be rare and that would be a slow leak.

 

[tuanp]

Re: Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

Ok, thanks for the replies folks. I'll add some more.<br /><br />tuan

 

[fireship1]

Re: Is 32oz of gear lube enough for Alpha One lower unit?

Hello, When you pump it up, pump it SLOWLY. You want to carefully expel air from the oil as it is filled. I usually pump it 3-5 more strokes after it starts to run out the upper, helps to push out any additional trapped air. Hope this helps.