omc hydraulic ram leaking fluid

[sea wolf]

dropped anchor the other day to do some fishing, when i looked over the stern i could see a sheen of oil on the water. i at first thought it was lower unit oil, but i could see red droplets rising to the surface, hydraulic fluid {whew!}. as anyone ever changed the seals on one? the boat is kept at a slip, so i can't tell if it's the ram or the line that is leaking.

 

[Mod2]

Re: omc hydraulic ram leaking fluid

Sea Wolf...please post hp and year of I/O.

 

[sea wolf]

Re: omc hydraulic ram leaking fluid

oops! 3.0 140 h.p. 1987.

 

[hondon]

Re: omc hydraulic ram leaking fluid

Bottom line is you need to pull it out and find out where it is leaking ,before you contaminate the whole marina.Most likely a hose.

 

[BigBabyLou]

Re: omc hydraulic ram leaking fluid

Had a leaking hydraulic ram last year. Replaced both at the same time with almost new rams from a salvage yard (boat sank). Easy job if you're handy with the tools. No outdrive disassembly required.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br />Lou