Gear oil in bellows

[ddraddy]

I have a 1979 Mark Twain with a 230HP and early Alpha 1 outdrive. I pulled the outdrive and the bellows is full of gear oil. No water in bellows. The boots are newer,I am puting a motor in and is this norm or is a seal gone bad in the upper unit .Thanks again

 

[dodge1971340]

Re: Gear oil in bellows

Hi. NOT GOOD!!! im almost certain it its the seals on the upper drive shaft could just be the o ring were it bolts to the housing. I would go get it pressure tested just to be safe before bigger prob arizes. Good day and God Bless!! GP

 

[Don S]

Re: Gear oil in bellows

You will need a new input shaft seal, and possibly the yoke. Usually there is a groove in the ujoint yoke where the seal rides on that old a drive.