transom leek

[scallywag]

after having engine replaced & gimble bearing replaced, i find i am taking on water.not much when underway,but when left overnight it takes on a gallon or more.merc 175 v6, alfa one leg

 

[Billy Bob]

Re: transom leek

Hey There From Across the Pond<br /><br />These guys will need more info. I will not be able to help. I read the post because I have a similar prob. <br /><br />Question I have is: What is a gimble joint?<br /><br />Mind is working... a little. Have you an i/o motor? And is the gimble joint a part of the lower unit?<br /><br />Regards<br />Billy Bob

 

[scallywag]

Re: transom leek

i should have said it is a mercruiser 175hp v6 i/o with a alfa one leg.when the work was done on my engine maybe they disturbed something any ideas please.

 

[bigbo]

Re: transom leek

The problem you are having is that there is a rubber bellows surrounding the gimbal that was not properly tightened and is leaking water. You should take the boat back to the meechanic and have them tighten it properly. They had to remove and reinstall the bellows in order to do the job so they are resposible.