Merc. 270 Transmission leak????

[delta breeze]

I have a 52' Stardust Cruiser houseboat.It has a 270 HP Mercruiser. (350).this is the first set up like this I've been around,it has a hydraulic transmission that is mounted between the engine and sterndrive.Great package,but the rear seal on the trans. housing is leaking.Anyone know of a repair without having to haul the boat ot of the water??Thanks Delta Breeze

 

[Trent]

Re: Merc. 270 Transmission leak????

You dont see a 270hp much. Must be about a 1972 model? Is this a straight inboard or that BIG inboard outboard? Any way your going to have to pull it out of the water. Or find a way to pull the engine to remove the tranny. Id personally try to move the engine forward if you have the room. Make a make shift tri-pod to lift the engine. Borg Warner tranny?<br /><br />Where you at in Alabama? Looks like you do what I do? (TOI)

 

[delta breeze]

Re: Merc. 270 Transmission leak????

Trent,<br /> I'm near B'ham.just east of it.I'm an IA myself ans buying a business here.