I noticed a bit of gear oil in the prop section of my drive when putting it back on, after removal and a water pump impeller replacement.
I'm thinking it may just be some that dripped on there while things were torn apart, but I'm not certain. I'm going to keep an eye on things, and maybe drain some gear oil and check for water after a few hours on the water.
It may be nothing, but it may be something.
If it turns out to be something, and I have leaking seals back there, is this something that's easily replaced, or am I going to end up tearing down the whole lower unit? Before anybody jumps all over me about getting a manual, I have one, but it details a complete tear-down and reassembly of the drive. It's kind of hard to pick out what would be involved in replacing whatever seal would be leaking, if there is in fact a leak.
I just want to get an idea of what's involved. I gotta get myself psyched up for it, if it's is going to be another 3-week-long event if I have to replace a seal, or is it something that can be done in an hour or two, maybe even with the drive still on the boat?
The previous owner claimed to have just had the entire outdrive rebuilt before it was passed off to me, so the gears and all should be in good shape. I'm not looking to do a complete rebuild, just replace a seal (if in fact it turns out it needs it). Doable?
I'm thinking it may just be some that dripped on there while things were torn apart, but I'm not certain. I'm going to keep an eye on things, and maybe drain some gear oil and check for water after a few hours on the water.
It may be nothing, but it may be something.
If it turns out to be something, and I have leaking seals back there, is this something that's easily replaced, or am I going to end up tearing down the whole lower unit? Before anybody jumps all over me about getting a manual, I have one, but it details a complete tear-down and reassembly of the drive. It's kind of hard to pick out what would be involved in replacing whatever seal would be leaking, if there is in fact a leak.
I just want to get an idea of what's involved. I gotta get myself psyched up for it, if it's is going to be another 3-week-long event if I have to replace a seal, or is it something that can be done in an hour or two, maybe even with the drive still on the boat?
The previous owner claimed to have just had the entire outdrive rebuilt before it was passed off to me, so the gears and all should be in good shape. I'm not looking to do a complete rebuild, just replace a seal (if in fact it turns out it needs it). Doable?
