mercruiser alpha 1 gear lube fitting pulling or pushing

[jorgeoliva]

well I broke the little plastic gear lube fitting the one that goes into the bell housing. I removed the lower unit not the gimble bell housing before I continue to remove that little nippler do I push it thru the bell or do I pull do I need a special tool to remove it

 

[Bt Doctur]

depends, most have a Cir-clip, E-clip holding it in place from inside the boat. remove the clip and push the remains outward.

 

[jorgeoliva]

I have this one

 

[Bt Doctur]

thought you wanted the transom housing one. that is simply removed by pulling the remains outward and pushing the replacement in place

 

[jorgeoliva]

so basically I have to pull the trible valve out it's there something behind it holding it in place

 

[Bt Doctur]

just friction

 

[Fun Times]

so basically I have to pull the trible valve out it's there something behind it holding it in place

The O-rings hold the anit-dribble valve in place. Use pliers to pull out the old anit-dribble valve. Use a 3/8 deep socket to tap new one in till flush. Oil the O-rings for easier installation. Check your private message for a diagram.

 

[jorgeoliva]

one more question (it's raining outside so this has to be done tomorrow) when I install the valve place the O ring behind it does the hose require a clamp to hold it in place or does it go in by preassure

 

[Fun Times]

does the hose require a clamp to hold it in place or does it go in by pressure

The hose connects to the front (towards the bow of the boat next to the rubber bellows) side of the bell housing using a brass hose barb fitting. Yes that needs a clamp. See item numbers 6, 7 & 8, http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...=2686&bnbr=270&bdesc=OIL+RESERVOIR+COMPONENTS

The drip valve sets in place by being a tight fit and O-rings. Basically the way to look at it is there's an open cavity behind the drip valve area and item number 8 (brass barb fitting) screws into the front side of the open cavity. Hope that make more sense.