water in drive

[FREDSDOG]

i have an 89 mercruiser alpha 1 drive. when i pulled the boat i noticed oil pushing out the vent. bad winter this year and just took the drive off and had about a cup of water come out. just took the prop off and pressure checked it and the prop seal is leaking. just had siomeone do it 3 seasons ago . when i looked at it the lip is facing down on the outer one. from whjat i believe it should be facing up to keep water out. is that the case? i am not sure any thoughts or pics. thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: water in drive

when i pulled the boat i noticed oil pushing out the vent.

Ayuh,... Which Vent, Where,..??

it pressure checks fine.

Please explain your Method,..

 

[FREDSDOG]

Re: water in drive

changed my post messed up with first pressure check prop shaft seal leaking they look like they are in backwards. vent screw at top of drive

 

[Bondo]

Re: water in drive

So,.. You pulled the boat from the water,+ saw oil sludge coming from the Vent Screw,..??

It's Leaking....Both ways....

Did you find the Reason for the Water in the bellows,..??

 

[bruceb58]

Re: water in drive

When you change your drive fluid, you replace all of the gaskets right?

 

[FREDSDOG]

Re: water in drive

i am just going to have a proffesional look at it. just afraid of being taken to the cleaners . thanks for all your help