Gen II gear oil

[kpoly]

I noticed some gear oil coming from the vent on my Merc Gen II Alpha One. I also noticed there is a reservoir in the boat next to the engine for gear oil. Is the Gen II outdrive a sealed unit or does it hook to a reservoir? Is it normal to have gear oil coming from the vent hole on the side of the outdrive? Thanks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

its connected to the reservoir

it is not normal to have gear oil coming from the vent

most likely you have a seal that has gone

 

[kpoly]

Is the seal generally in the upper or lower unit? How much work is involved?

 

[Scott Danforth]

no more work than replacing the impeller every 3 years

 

[kpoly]

What seals would generally be replaced and is the leak generally in the upper or lower half?

 

[Bt Doctur]

2 back to back seals for the driveshaft, 1 driveshaft seal under the water pump ,1 shft shaft seal for the shift rod.

 

[CurrentObsession]

Can someone provide a step by step guide to changing these seals? Perhaps a link to a certain section of a manual.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... The factory manuals can be found by clickin' the link Don'S Adults Only Section, in my signature,....