What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

[couger300]

Title says it all. Going to look at a boat and the guy says it leaks a little gear oil after the marina put a new "head" on the outdrive? I've always had outboards and have no idea what this means or how bad or costly it will be to fix? Thanks in advance!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

Don't feel bad. I'm unsure as well. Won't even speculate. Please tell us dummies when you find out! :smile:

 

[couger300]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

Ha ha! Regardless of what it is am I correct to assume if oil can get out, water can get in?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

It depends on what "head" the seller means. If he means lower unit or the upper, water could get in.

 

[K-2]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

I don't have a cue what he is taking about,,,but neither does he:laugh:

 

[couger300]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

"No water can not get in . The head is on top of the out drive which turns the drive that's all". Does that help?!

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

Im going to take a wild-arse guess and since the lower is sometimes referred to as the foot, maybe he is talking the upper gear box.

which drive? I ask because if its a 290, the upper gear case is apparently made of gold or palladium based on the prices.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: What part would someone call a "head" on an outrive?

"No water can not get in . The head is on top of the out drive which turns the drive that's all". Does that help?!

You made that up. :lol: