Alpha 1 upper drive fails pressure test

Haut Medoc

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Drained gear oil in drive and noticed a slight band of lighter color in lube. Presssure tested drive & would not hold more than 7#, Slowly drifting down to 5#. Took drive apart and bottom holds 15#. Top still @ 7,drifting to 5#. It obviously needs to be re-sealed. I doubt there was water damage because it was such a slight ribbon. The question is how long should it take a certified Merc. mechanic to dissasemble, re-seal, re-assemble approximatly? Thanks, Jeff
 

Don S

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Re: Alpha 1 upper drive fails pressure test

An hour or two, depending on what the problem is.
 

Haut Medoc

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Re: Alpha 1 upper drive fails pressure test

Thanks, Don. I suspect the shift shaft seal, there was no lube in bellows area.............
 
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