No gaskets on drain plugs?

[tracey ryan]

Performed my first ever LU oil change today. ( I've had a lot of coaching). Oil came out green and debris free-- no metal on the magnet of drain plug. My only issue is that I did NOT see any gaskets. I am going to re-check my extracted fluid and then re-check the openings again, but is it possible that it ran WITHOUT gaskets in place? I have no idea when LU oil was changed last as I purchased boat in September from a man who was on a trip from UP to upstate NY via the Great Lakes. I will consult manual for this mercruiser 120 alpha drive.
Thank you .

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... They're most likely stuck in the hole in the housin's,....

Get new ones,..They're usually a gray or blue paper/ plastic type a thing,....

 

[devildogae]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... They're most likely stuck in the hole in the housin's,....

Get new ones,..They're usually a gray or blue paper/ plastic type a thing,....

It's very likely that the gasket is stuck to the Lower Unit. I did mine recently, and the gaskets were stuck to both the lower and upper screw holes. I used a pick to get the gaskets out. Get new ones for sure each time.

 

[crazy charlie]

Ditto....and if you dont find any THAT does not mean that you dont need them .You need to use one each on the vent and drain.Charlie