shift shaft seal

[fozz]

can anybody tell me the procedure for replacing the shift shaft seal in a 1993 alpha 1. Do i have to pull the leg off or just take the lower half off? Also , i had a dealer replace it for me last year but it still leaks. they told me that the plastic housing that the seal fits into probably needs replacing as well. I want to fix this myself this time but i am a little unsure whats involved. I have removed the leg and replaced before myself with no problems. So any input would be great Thks.

 

[fozz]

Re: shift shaft seal

hmmm, either this is a really easy task or i am being shunned. can anybody tell me how i replace my shift shaft seal. answer much appreciated.<br />I did a searh on the site and came up with zilch on how to replace it.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: shift shaft seal

Hello<br /> is this an alpha one or an alpha one gen II<br />?<br /> I assume by the plastic housing comment it is a gen II

 

[fozz]

Re: shift shaft seal

I have a 1993 wellcraft with a 4.3 lx,alpha 1.<br />thanks for the reply rodbolt

 

[johnkc]

Re: shift shaft seal

fozz,you have an alpha gen2.drop just the lower unit .replace the shift shaft bushing assy.complete,don't try to replace just the seal.the bushing assy has the seal already installed in it .2 bolts hold the bushing assy in place.when you reinstall the shift shaft turn it clockwise as viewed from above and then turn the propshaft counter clockwise to lock into forward gear.the shift shaft is properly set when it points straight forward{observe this before disassembly of the shift shaft bushing}good luck!

 

[fozz]

Re: shift shaft seal

thanks for the reply johnkc. when i drop the lower unit is there anything to look out for, as i have never taken the unit apart before. I have removed the drive unit before but never dissasembled anything. thks again

 

[Wellcraft 89]

Re: shift shaft seal

A suggestion is to get a manual.<br />Yes watch out for the little o-ring that seals the oil passage,it gets lost an not noticed untill all back together and the gear lube leaks out the side <br /><br />While in there you might as well change the water pump impeller.<br /><br />Rich

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: shift shaft seal

You will need a special tool to remove the Bushing that houses the shifter seal.<br /><br />TMD

 

[johnkc]

Re: shift shaft seal

on a gen 2 the shift shaft bushing is held in with 2 bolts.a 5/16 wrench or socket will fit the bolts.