Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

[coveredup]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

Thanks --- but its on a trailer --- but I just bet water is coming in there --- <br /><br />I was too stupid to look in there while out -- last weekend --- <br /><br />Everything seemed to be going so well -- until I took out the Blige plug and that water came out -- and of course I thought the Gear Fluid was leaking from the reservoir --- <br /><br />I just wonder how much water was in the Blige -- should I be looking at getting a Auto Blige pump ? <br /><br />sure seems like a good idea --- now

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

An auto bilge pump is never a bad idea ...JK

 

[NoWorries]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

Originally posted by Haut Medoc:<br /> An auto bilge pump is never a bad idea ...JK

But, eliminating all possible ways for water entering your boat is an even better idea!!!

 

[coveredup]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

Was doing a little research on the Gear Fuild Tube from the engine --- and do not see how the fluid gets to the lower unit --- <br /><br />I am looking at the drawings on sterndrive.info and don't see it -- does the rubber tube from the engine Gear fluid reservoir connect to the Bell housing -- and then another hose take it to the lower unit ? <br /><br />Just thought I'd get a little educated before taking the boat in to have the drive pulled -- but just dont see the parts for this reservoir system on the drawings -- maybe they are not there -- <br /><br />Really would like to do this myself -- BUT -- not yet

 

[Don S]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

Here is a link to the Mercruiser service manual.<br />Lots of pictures and information.<br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14cover.pdf <br /><br />Basically, the hose goes to the transom shield to a fitting and quick disconnect. On the drive side of that fitting is a short hose to the bellhousing. Then there is another quick disconnect between the drive and the bellhousing.

 

[coveredup]

Re: Green Gear Fluid in Blidge - lower Gear Mercruiser Alpha One

Wanted to let you know it was the Yoke Seal in the upper -- Gear lube was filling the bellows and going back into the bilge -- cost about $700 to get a new seal, yoke, and one x bearing. <br /><br />The bellows looked good - almost new so didnt do that part -- they indicated that would be another wave of cost -- <br /><br />In the process I think I found another Dealer/repair place which might have lower cost than this one -- will try it next time --<br /><br /> also got the top of the Carb pulled as the float needed to be reset ( had a mid-range problem ) -- total $1000 -- -- wheew --