water on splines

[memaw777]

I have a new recirculating pump I was going to put a new impellor in lower unit when I pulled lower unit down there was water on the splined shaft where it goes into upper unit. Is this a problem does the seal up inside have to be replaced if so how. This is on a 260hp alpha one

 

[Laddies]

Re: water on splines

if there is no gear lube leaking just pull the lower seal down and replace it lips down be sure to grease the spines before replacing the unit

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: water on splines

If you saw basicaly 'clean' water beads,I doubt you have a problem.If you see 'milky' oil mixed with water,ir has to be checked out.<br /><br />DHP