how do u check drive fluid level?

DGIFF396

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anyone know how i check the oil level in the outdrive on a 1979 boat...i think its like a alpha outdrive, the motor is a mercruiser 470...i see one screw head about the size of a nickel that says oil vent???????
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: how do u check drive fluid level?

on the upper unit, port side, marked "vent" .remove plug and oil should be to the thread level or within a 1/2 inch down.if you cant see it, use something flexible in the hole to see how low it is.
 
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