alpha 1 leaking drive oil

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frogger

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Hello,<br /><br />I have a constant leak when the boat is parked and not running. It appears to be coming from a drain hole just above the shift coupler. It is clean drive oil with no water. I did have the LU off recently but I replaced all the gaskets with new ones.<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
 
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The Marine Doctor

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Re: alpha 1 leaking drive oil

Possibly from the input shaft. Did you replace the seals? Might have turned a lip...or did not seat it properly.<br /><br />TMD
 
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frogger

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Re: alpha 1 leaking drive oil

I replaced the bell housing gasket, and a rubber o-ring for the the water jacket. What do you mean by input shaft?
 
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Re: alpha 1 leaking drive oil

They are in behind the large ring nut. It's possible that there is some wear on the seal and the shaft...this may be letting the oil out.<br /><br />The driveshaft I refer to is where the Ujoints are, and where it enters the driveshaft housing.<br /><br />Or it could be from the driveshaft that goes down into the gearcase. There are 2 seals there.<br /><br />TMD
 
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