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    Outdrive oil leak

    Thanks guys
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    Outdrive oil leak

    Wow, looks like he was running way too light of an oil! This guy had the boat for quite a few years, too... I hope he didn't cause excessive wear with that poor oil choice. Is Schaeffers a good brand, at least? Is there a brand of oil filter that is a better choice than another? It's the 7.4L.
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    Outdrive oil leak

    Thanks for the recommendations! I think the anodes look ok. He said he changed the engine oil every year with Schaeffers 5w-30 and the outdrive oil every other year with Quicksilver SAE90. The trailer had new tires, but when we checked the bearings and brakes it needed quite a bit of...
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    Outdrive oil leak

    I don’t, but after hearing that, I will be sure to obtain one!
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    Outdrive oil leak

    Thanks for the response! Sounds like I’ve got some work in store to replace the front seal in the bellows.
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    Outdrive oil leak

    Also, while inspecting for the source of the oil leak, I came across a strange looking area where the outdrive "leg" sits in-between the sides of the pivot assembly when it's tilted down for use. It looks like there might be some sort of guide plates missing and broken. Please see attached...
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    Outdrive oil leak

    Hi, we have a 1996 Rinker Captiva 23ft with a Bravo 3 outdrive that we got last fall. Over the winter, the outdrive started seeping oil very slowly; like a drip every couple weeks. It appears to be coming from where the outdrive bolts to the pivot assembly, but I don't know the terminology or...
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