waters

[waters]

I have a OMC outdrive .The drive would not move up so I tapped it with a screwdriver and it worked. When i got it home I removed the motor that controlls this. It went to the shop for repairs and they found it full of oil and it needs new brushes.<br />Should there have been oil in it or is there a seal someware on the drive or motor.<br />Thanks <br />Rick

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: waters

Motors designed to run in water such as a sump pump and some of the higer quality bildge pumps and yes some T&T motors are filled with oil. <br /><br />I found it strange when I took apart my first sump pump many years ago but that is the design.<br /><br />Bob

 

[almost retired again]

Re: waters

HI Waters,<br />I've never seen an OMC TNT motor that was filled with oil. Yes there is a seal on the shaft of the motor, but the repair shop should know this.<br />Good Luck