Mercruiser Alpha1 gear oil installation?

Kevoz

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Just discovered that there is little gear oil in the lower unit, what pump do I need to fill it? It says not to put it in the vent due to air bubbles and damage, etc....where can I buy this pump to fill it?
cheers,
Kevo
 
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Re: Mercruiser Alpha1 gear oil installation?

You should probably make a pressure tester and try see if the drive is leaking lube, if it is, its a good idea to try fix it so nothing gets damaged from lack of lube:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=288430 -go down to #8

Here's how to change the drive lube:
http://www.mercstuff.com/driveoil.htm

The pump is sold at any marine store or marine dealer that will sell the drive lube:
http://www.google.com/search?q=quic...ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBF_en
 

Kevoz

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha1 gear oil installation?

WOW! Speedy reply, just what I needed....I am going to drain it before I do anything else, then try and go shopping and collecting. I can make a pressure gauge with junk I have on site. Thanks Heaps..
cheers,
Kevo...
 
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