Changing Leg Oil

[riden]

I know, I need a manual, and I should know this.

1st time changing the leg oil. Winterized the motor and want to change the leg oil too.

94 Evinrude 90 hp V4

Correct me if I am wrong:

bottom drain plug is a large phillips head near the bottom of the skeg, by a water intake.

There should be a top drain too??? Where will I find it?

I tried a search and got no where.

Thans guys

 

[F_R]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

No Sir, the vent screw is a large screw on starboard (right) side of motor, just above the anti-cavitation plate, toward the forward edge of the gearcase.

The drain is down in the area where the skeg fin blends into the "bullet" shape of the gearcase, same starboard side.

Both are straight slot screw heads.

Do NOT remove the phillips screw. It holds the pinion bearing in place.

 

[riden]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

Reading between the lines you are telling me to get a manual aren't you????


Thanks for the help FR

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

I don't think you need a manual to find 2 screws the size of a dime.

 

[riden]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

No

But at this point I shouldn't have to ask

 

[F_R]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

No between-the-lines message intended from me. I even tried to be polite and called you Sir. Just trying to help....

 

[Solittle]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

Make sure that you replace the nylon washers or orings. That is a common reason for leaks.

Sometimes those plugs are difficult to remove. I use on of those impact drives that you hit with a hammer when needed.

 

[Walker]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

If you want to avoid future headaches go by your dealer and get a set of the new style screw plugs. They are hex wrench (allen wrench) type screws.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

Those new drain plugs with the allen head are a blessing. Little expensive but sure will save a lot of cussin' down the road.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Changing Leg Oil

Amen on the Hex (wonder why it took so darn long?)