Resealing Lower Unit:

[Rebouche]

I have a 1985 OMC 800 outdrive on my I/O Cobalt that takes on water in the lower unit. I bought a replacement seal kit from Doug Russell and wonder what I can expect a reputable dealer to charge to install the seals? Also, would it be unreasonable to have the prop seal replaced first to see if that fixes the problem? Thanks! Rich

 

[Bondo]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

After reading your post about the Saltwater in your Starter,.........<br /><br />I'm Guessing that you No Doubt have Problems with that outdrive that a Seal Kit Probably Won't Fix............<br /><br />And,...... I'd be More Concerned with Finding a Competent Tech who Knows how to rebuild your Dinosaur,........<br />Than want it's going to Cost.........<br />Cost will be determined by the local labor rate........

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

And ..... also a competent Tech that wants to rebuild it ..... won't be too easy to find.<br /><br />DHP

 

[KaGee]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

To offset the naysayers... That lower unit is basically the same as all the V-4, V-6 Johnny Rudes out there.<br /><br />The proper way to address the problem is a pressure test first to find the leak. <br /><br />Is the drive off the boat?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

KaGee,<br /><br />I understand your point ... and if that lower came off like an outboard I would't have a problem about them.<br />Last two I did,we had to cut the shift cable to remove the drive.$330.00 a half hour into the job.<br /><br />DHP

 

[KaGee]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

DHP I am supposing that saltwater is the culprit for mussing up the intermediate housing? <br /><br />I am fresh water only here. So, I forget what you guys go through sometimes.<br /><br />Even here, I have to shoot the cable with silicone spray to get her ready to pull through. And a second hand is always a help.

 

[Rebouche]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

KaGee & others, thanks for taking time to respond. The outdrive is still on the boat and everything works fine. The only problem is after about 3 outings in fresh or salt water the gear grease looks like milk and I have to change it. I also found if I put 85/140 lube in the lower unit it does not wash out it just turns milky. From now on it's fresh water only until I get everything sealed. Rich

 

[KaGee]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

Only use the proper gear lube in that case or you will be asking for further trouble.

 

[Rebouche]

Re: Resealing Lower Unit:

KaGee, I made an appointment for Tuesday to have the lower unit resealed . Thanks for responding! Rich