85 crossflow lower crack starting

mikesea

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Hey all,my 85 150 is starting to develop a crack on outer side of gearcase. Its starting right where the carrier seals are.I cant believe the way this is starting.Ive seen craks start from the prop side down ,but its an ever so slight crack starting on both sides,dont seem to be leaking.My plan is to pull the carrier and replace the o -rings,clean the inside and hope for the best,question,should iI try and do anything to the "swelling" or hope for the best after I reseal.Anyone see this happen like this ?thanks.Mike
 

Walker

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Re: 85 crossflow lower crack starting

I guess its safe to assume it didn't freeze in the Keys
 

mikesea

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Re: 85 crossflow lower crack starting

Probably a salt and corrosion buildup in the oring grooves,seen it happen before,but blew the suckers wide open,just noticed it this week starting on my gearcase..I guess I better get the tools out
 
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