gear case seals are leaking!

[tommythecat]

i was told i should start a new topic for this new problem so here goes. i changed the water pump and the gear oil in the lower unit and took it out for a test ride. it all seemed to work but when i checked the gear oil it turned white. i didn't go far and it was working well as i took it out so no damage im pretty sure of that. i don't know where the water got in but there was a bit of oil came out the weep hole right by the shift shaft so i was assuming maybe the shift shaft bushing? but how do i know and where all can it be getting water in?
so i also could use a hand finding this gear seal kit my boat motor model number is 857HE i think it is 1973 and it is a chrysler 85hp outboard if anyone can help i thank you in advance.

 

[jerryjerry05]

The weep hole is for anything that leaks down from the motor.
The shift shaft seal might be leaking? but the stuff you see might be unburned gas/oil?
It's easier if the drive is off and drained.
There is 8 different places that a 2 piece drive can leak.

I use a mix of Dawn soap and water sprayed on the seals when adding compressed air​

You don't need a lot of pressure to make it leak.​

10# or less should do it.

Do the test and post the results.​

 

[tommythecat]

so i did the test today but i used 2 cycle oil and the pump for oil i had no air to use. it came back out the vent holes that water is supposed to go in! the little side screens below the water pump area. so i got the gear case seal kit here now im hoping this seal is one of the ones in the kit? fk1061 is the one i bought and its a oem not serra looks in good shape. so what's my next step? ps may have posted twice once in the 1rst forum i forgot i started this one also. i will stick here to finish it though, thanks for the help!

 

[jerryjerry05]

Answered in another forum.