water in lower unit

[gump1969]

Would anything cause this or is it just part of owning an older boat? Thanks

 

[achris]

Re: water in lower unit

Photos are too small to make out detail... What are we supposed to be looking for? What engine? Hp and serial number please...

C..........

 

[gump1969]

Re: water in lower unit

the pics are clickable thumbnails, and the gasket is broken on the water port side.

the motor is a 75 hp and ser G100614

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: water in lower unit

The gasket more than likley tore when you removed the housing.Iwould clean everything and reassemble using NEW SEALS and GASKETS.Pressure test the drive before you reinstall it.I've seen alot worse.

 

[achris]

Re: water in lower unit

That looks like damage from being overtightened.

C...........

 

[gump1969]

Re: water in lower unit

The gasket was like that before I took the plate off. As soon as I took the pump housing and pump plate off I could see it.