125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

[Scooter29]

I just bought the boat and thought i would drain the gear oil when water came out. Does this mean there is damage in gear case or just leaky seals?

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: 125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

I'd try replacing the vent/fill washers and changing the lube. Lots of folks think they can be re-used, but it's cheap insurance to use new. Run the motor, and if water shows up again it's time to pressure test and see what other seal is leaking.

 

[Scooter29]

Re: 125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

Will it damage the lower unit if i change thoses seals and it still leaks? How long should i go before checking for water again?

 

[cdc19709]

Re: 125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

I would look over the gear case housing very carefully. I also have a 125 Force that I just replaced the seals last week. I keep my boat in the water all summer long and this was the first time I had to do this this in a very long time. I would change out the gear oil and take it for a short run. Then pull it out of the water and just crack the drain plug to see if any water comes out. If so, time for some seals.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[12Footer]

Re: 125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

Do use new VENT/FILL screw gaskets each time you open them up. They are cheap (abt 5 for 2 buks)--And Do try draining and refilling.<br />Take it out for the day, and recheck it when you get back home..Any water at all, and you have a bad seal or seals. <br />The way to find out WHICH seal or seals before tear-down,is to charge the lower unit with about 10LBs (no higher)of air pressure, and submerging it.<br />If bubbles come from the prop area, you have a bad propshaft seal,and won't need to remove the L/U to repair...If you get bubbles out of the water intake, you have a bad driveshaft,shift shaft, or water pump housing seal, and you will need to remove the L/U to repair.And if so, you may as well get an impeller,and kill to birds with one rock.

 

[Fooser]

Re: 125 Force Engine with water in case. Help

I had the same problem. Replaced the seals and no more problem.<br /><br />At least reading this forum I will meet every person who owns a Force engine....<br /><br />Mark