Gear oil in bellows

[FreeBeeTony]

I recently replaced the seal on the yoke. I only used the boat once since then to check out the rest of my rebuild of the lower unit. I removed the drive today to winterize and found new gear oil in the bellows! Is it possible I put the seal on backwards? I replaced the seal and the carrier. Or is it probably the yoke being worn?

 

[Skinsk]

Re: Gear oil in bellows

If the seal surface of the yoke had any grooves, or rust, it is probably leaking.. <br /><br />Seal should be installed with lips facing in towards the gears...<br /><br />did you also install a new O ring around the seal carrier?<br /><br />Scott..

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Gear oil in bellows

Yes, the o ring is also new......