86merc xr2 leaking gear oil

inlgmouth

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Thanks for all the past help. I have an 86merc xr2 150HP that starting leaking gear oil out of a teardrop shaped hole on starboard side of lower unit. I recently hit 2 stumps at idle speed while on a fishing trip. I'm sure that has something to do with it. I will be dropping lower unit today. From other posts I see to pressure test to determine location of leak. Can someone explain that procedure to me and what to look for.
 

inlgmouth

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Re: 86merc xr2 leaking gear oil

Just dropped lower unit. The teardrop shaped vent hole where gear oil is leaking is connected to the shift shaft portion of lower unit. Am i save assuming that the oil seals or o rings at the shift shaft bushing is causing the leak? Is there a rebuild kit for that? Thanks for any help.
 
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