1980 115 Oil leaking in fron of prop, what do I need to fix

[brennanpersonal]

The oil coming out from housing in front of prop. It does not appear to be excess fuel drip but rather gear oil and is leaking from about the 3 o'clock position. I assume there is a seal behind there. Can someone link me into the part and perhaps the repair procedure.
Thanks

 

[JDusza]

Re: 1980 115 Oil leaking in fron of prop, what do I need to fix

Good to talk to you, Mike.
Here's some follow up.

I looked up the part number on bestboatparts.com for all three models of your unit. The seals are the same for all three models; part number 0321463.

You will need two of them. The seal is doubled, back to back.

I use ishopmarine.com for authentic BRP parts and iboats.com for after market, such as Sierra.

Good lick!
J

 

[brennanpersonal]

Re: 1980 115 Oil leaking in fron of prop, what do I need to fix

Thanks so much. I orded both seals.
Now I need someone to tell me if any special procedure is required to remove the old seals and install the new ones,

Good to talk to you, Mike.
Here's some follow up.

I looked up the part number on bestboatparts.com for all three models of your unit. The seals are the same for all three models; part number 0321463.

You will need two of them. The seal is doubled, back to back.

I use ishopmarine.com for authentic BRP parts and iboats.com for after market, such as Sierra.

Good lick!
J

 

[JDusza]

Re: 1980 115 Oil leaking in fron of prop, what do I need to fix

I haven't been inside one of these before, but, it looks to me like the bearing housing seal assembly (item 28 on the exploded view, part number 0384523) may have to come out to replace the seals. I see screws holding the housing in place in the exploded view. Looks like you get access to them when the prop is removed.

They may be frozen in place. You may need an impact hammer and extension.

Can anyone else comment on how to EASILY remove and replace these two seals?

Thanks.
J

 

[boobie]

Re: 1980 115 Oil leaking in fron of prop, what do I need to fix

You'll also need a special puller to get the prop shaft carrier out.