End of last season I noticed gear oil dripping out starboard side weep hole. Since it was end of season I just drained the oil, winterized and will deal with it next spring. Well I'm dealing with it now, I pulled the lower off and pressure tested it (8-10 psi). Found that the shift shaft oil seal was leaking. Replaced the whole unit with a new one (see pic) and pressure tested again, Same result, leaked pressure at 8-10 psi. Returned it got another new one, installed it, made sure all o'rings in place, pressure tested it again and again still leaking at the shift shaft oil seal. This is crazy, I know these are made in China but two new parts that are bad? Or do you think the shift shaft needs to be replaced. Really scratching my head on this one and any advice would be appreciated. Also, I did not pack the oil seal with grease, just lightly greased it with marine grease to help it slide on the shift shaft easy. Is the oil seal supposed to be pack with grease?
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