gearcase leak?

[_mako_20]

IS it hard to replace single or double seal .and should i go deeper to sotp the leak? When i changed the gear oil it was gray . so it had water in it so i drained it and put new in . I removed the propeller to see if it had fishing line wrapped in it there was nothing. So out came the book. The motor is a 120 hp v4 1994. I all so ran the motor for about ten mins it was leaking .slowly

 

[Backlash]

Re: gearcase leak?

Was it leaking from the prop shaft?

 

[_mako_20]

Re: gearcase leak?

yes

 

[Backlash]

Re: gearcase leak?

The prop shaft seals can be replaced without dropping the lower unit. Remove prop, pull bearing carrier, replace seals back to back, replace o ring, & re-assemble. Pretty simple job. Do you have a manual?

 

[_mako_20]

Re: gearcase leak?

No i have something that show the parts. Thats what i was hope for just wanted to check. thanks a lot

 

[OBJ]

Re: gearcase leak?

Mako....could you actually see the gear lube coming from the seals or was it just wet around the seal? Putting an air test on the lower unit would be a very good way to make sure the seal is leaking. Little soapy water around the seal will tell you right now if it's truly leaking. And as Backlash said, you don't have to drop the lower unit to change the prop shaft seals.<br /><br />A manual would help greatly.