Yes I agree all the seals should be changed as rubber parts just go bad over time.. Boat is 36 years old...
But this was a quick fix, got me back on the water, 5 hours on Lake Winnipesaukee yesterday..
I had no water in my outdrive, Oil was leaking from the lower seal in upper unit, as mentioned. This leaks into the exhaust chamber, when outdrive is up on the trailer, the oil leaks into the area where the shift shaft goes down through, this shaft is not sealed and oil comes out like I mentioned in the original post.
A quick pressure test looked good but I will be changing all the seals this coming winter..
BTW my shaft was super smooth so no need for a speedy sleeve.
Happy boating..
But this was a quick fix, got me back on the water, 5 hours on Lake Winnipesaukee yesterday..
I had no water in my outdrive, Oil was leaking from the lower seal in upper unit, as mentioned. This leaks into the exhaust chamber, when outdrive is up on the trailer, the oil leaks into the area where the shift shaft goes down through, this shaft is not sealed and oil comes out like I mentioned in the original post.
A quick pressure test looked good but I will be changing all the seals this coming winter..
BTW my shaft was super smooth so no need for a speedy sleeve.
Happy boating..
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