Lower unit seals

[footndale]

Optimax 200s, what causes the lower seals to go out? Is there some operating procedures that would help them last longer?

thanks
Dwight

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Lower unit seals

Dwight, What seals went bad? The propshaft seals usually last a long time, unless fishing line gets under the prop. The seals on the water pump base are easily replaceable.

 

[footndale]

Re: Lower unit seals

The lower unit had water in it, so I would assume the shaft seals. Unless that same thing would happen with the water pump seals.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Lower unit seals

Foot, The waterpump base has a driveshaft seal, a gasket and an Oring, to keep the warter out. I would change those first, since it is way cheaper and easier. Also, make sure the drain and fill plugs have gaskets on 'em.