BEfore I even ask again for more tech help, I want to say thanks for all the great help in the past. I have an 89 Baja Sunsport with Merc 4.3L and Alpha 1. Recently discovered a leak from when I replaced the tilt trim hose that was leaking. I did not replace the gasket when I put the plate back on the underside of outdrive. The gasket seemes fine. However, two weekends ago, I noticed taking on a little bit of water and just bilged it out until I could get home and find the problem. Thats where I found the leak. Well this past weekend, i was out of town, only to find out my brother had taken my boat to the lake and left it in over night, with the leak. He called me saturday morning and said the water was up to the top of the battery. Said he bilged it all out, then fired boat up. Told him to check the oil. He said it was fine. An hour later he called me back saying that He was running on plane and noticed that the engine seemed to not be at its best. Told him shut it off and check the oil. Said it was milky. So he got it towed in and trailered it. First off, I know I need to change the oil a.s.a.p. My question is what do i do from there? besides replacing that stupid gasket which got me here in the first place... Any way to check and see what is going on without taking the motor apart? Possible to jut change oil a few times and get all water out of motor? Thanks again
