However, if your anodes get much further eroded electrolysis will damage it. HOW TO FIND LEAK IN YOUR BOAT with Mercruiser Engine and Mercruiser Alpha Outdrive = # Mystery Leak in Boat SolvedDoes your Boat have a Mystery Leak you cannot solve ?Is it fitted with Mercruiser Outdrive ?Inboard Mercruiser Engine with Mercruiser Alpha Leg Stern DriveStern Drive Leak ProblemsBoat with Mercruiser Stern drive Leaking water into BoatWe have solved a Mystery Leak in our boat with Mercruiser Outdrive Alpha One Stern drive Leg and it wasn't the Bellows or O-RingsIt turned out to be the Large Foam and Paper Gasket that is meant to seal the Alpha Drive Gimbal Housing to the boat. After reassembly, filled the oil from bottom to top vent screw as usual and filled the reservoir. 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Michigan Stinger, Stingrays Trolling Spoons, Bomber Long A 15a Jerkbait Fishing Lures (lot of 6), Floor material for aluminum boat instead of dreaded plywood, This could be last Stripers season on the Hudson River, Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association- LOCBA Meeting, https://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Mercruiser-Gear-Lube. I'm new to power boat ownership having just bought my brother's 2007 2575 RL I/O. He said the drive oil leak was caused by the shaft seal, maybe a lose cover nut caused the seal to break. I pulled the alpha drive Tuesday and have it sitting on the stand I built when replacing the impeller. Thanks for the replies, alright excellent thanks for all the quick help. Even for gear oil (which is not engine oil). Mercruiser 5.7L EFI alpha 1 Gen 2 drive The leak is coming from the lower portion of the keyhole area - not the large bore where the u-joints and yoke pass through - the lower portion. Make yourself a drivestand. Fasteners, Boat Windshield Thanks for that info Mike. Covers, Other Show More. Seats, Offshore Boat I have oil leaking out of my water intake slots on the sides of my 1994 merc cruiser alpha stern drive lower unit. Watch videos, get a manual. If water is leaking into the bilge and its not from an engine hose then its most likely the shift cable or driveshaft bellows. All, Anchor & Switches, Shore Power & AC We have 3 different membership levels available. Founded in 2005, it is the largest collection of Sea Ray information on the internet. I drain and fill gear oil with Merc High Perf. All of the parts we sell have been used in freshwater only. Deals, Electronics Please check with your local mechanic to clarify that this is the correct part you need. I just got off the phone with our boatyard. I did have someone inspect the boat and they didnt mention the anodes so Im a bit disappointed. Accessories, Big Jon Mercruiser 805320A03 Tilt Trim Sender Limit Kit Alpha Bravo . Water can get into the drive from a bad seal or a bad oring. Accessories, Boat 2,254. June 28, 2019 in This Old Boat. pulled in is just filling the voids since I didn't pump past the vent screw.Sent from my SM-J737V using Lake Ontario United mobile app. REPLACEMENTKITS.COM Brand Fits Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Carrier Assembly Pump Base Replaces 807929A1 & 821759A2 Visit the REPLACEMENTKITS.COM Store 100 ratings | 5 answered questions $2499 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns About this item Fits Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Replaces GLM 12341 & Sierra 18-2354 Please take a moment to donate now. Tubes, Shop My bellows is broken, so the water leaked in. 29 Apr 2013. Boarding, Paddles & When the boat is not used these foam and paper gaskets can also shrink which can also lead to leaks. Received 8 Likes on 4 Posts. If I start to fill the reservoir, when the vent plug is out, woun't the oil just run out of the hole? I have a 1:50 Alpha 1 Gen 1, bought as a complete remfg unit 5 years ago. Since using the boat it has pulled in a full reservoir and 1/4 of gear oil so far. He is saying there is rust on the shaft as well. The screw plug will sit countersunk and have a large slot . Additionally they are often installed DRY with no silicone or adhesive sealant which further opens up opportunity for them to leak. Took it to a different mechanic a few days ago and today got some pictures from him. I have had it out 2 times since. First of all the Alpha is not the engine but the outdrive (transmission). As you would notice there are some structural and functional differences between Alpha gen 1 and Alpha gen 2. Location. & Sonar, Trolling Im pretty sure everything went ok when i was replaceing that as i have done it a few times in the past. I found that the gear oil is leaking from around the hose where it connects to the outdrive. OEM MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive! Between the upper and lower sections is a O-ring for an oil passage between the halves that could be leaking. Greetings. This Old Boat Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 out drive oil reservoir. Trying to decide weather to top it off and go out for a few hours or not. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie The link that Mudflat pointed to explains it all. Mercruiser Alpha 1. You'll want a drip pan under the unit. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & He is shocked at what he saw when he took the drive apart. Again gear lube inside the u joint bellow is likely the input shaft seal has failed (probably from the bits of rust flying around in there) pressure test the drive to confirm. Interesting timing on this one. Parts, Wash Down My input shaft seal was peeing in the drive boot. Share on Pinterest. Second the area you circled is the trim cylinder which would leak trim fluid from the trim pump not gear lube. I have done the upper seals. Boat, Boat Buyers If so am i going to need a gimble alignment tool? Thanks. Share this conversation. All times are GMT-8. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap As Pete stated the area youve circled is not gear lube related, its likely leaking somewhere els and presenting itself at the trim ram or your trim ram is also leaking. & I have ordered a new one along with a gasket kit, hinge pin removal tool. Copyright 2017-2022 Big Lake Media LLC, PALMER, AK. Hardware, Boat Cabin Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & If you can direct me to any information on how this hose connects it will be appreciated. 27 Apr 2013 #3 D dingdongs Member Joined Wewill then call you to move forward with payment and shipment! You must log in or register to reply here. Drive/gear lube is the same thing. at start of every season. Seats, Fishing Boat Water pump impellers are one of more vulnerable pump assembly parts. This situation will make things inconvenient because you will have difficulty trimming the boat underway, but will not destroy the outdrive. Holders, Cabin Accessories & mercruiser greases products are widely available today, and we have reviewed them all. I could not see all the way but did not see a tie wrap or zip tie. Thank you for the info.Sent from my SM-J737V using Lake Ontario United mobile app, Going to have the boat on the trailer soon for Smart Tab installation and I had planned to check for water. Lots of toys! MerCruiser impellers should be inspected once a year, or every 100 hours, and replaced as needed. I have gear oil leaking between the transom and housing. I looked up in there today with a light. Ropes, Boat My 1990 regal sebring mercruiser 4.3l alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive gears turned into butter since my oil leaked . 2016 22SSRX, SPS,Champagne, G helm chairs, Sandstone w/driftwood accent w/ graywood trim, Premium vinyl floor, Suzuki DF150TX; SS 15.25X19,41 MPH @ 6100 RPMon GPS. For less than $20 you can usually pick up a Merc #6 service manual that covers Alpha Gen 1's and SS drives. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Small Business Clean out the reservoir as sludge can accumulate in the bottom. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The gear oil leak seems to be coming from the Valve that feeds the upper unit. Guide, Boat If so this reservoir may be going down as air pockets work their way out. My version of the events leading to this problem would be: Just spoke with the mechanic and this is what he said. Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Was it recently changed? I recently purchased a boat with a 2003 Mercruiser that has a gear oil reservoir in the doghouse. Also drained the reservoir. If you then have a slight leak somewhere else as well - you will see foam on the top of the oil in the bottle after running it for a while. Forums, Find 10 to 12oz indicates a leak somewhere & if your not seeing it externally, pull the drive again & see if there isn't oil in the u-joint bellows. The cost sounds reasonable IMO. Insurance, Boat I assume i have to take the upper drive off the boat to do the upper seals? The area of your circle is located near the upper and lower sections of you outdrive aka drive, leg, or in some cases unprintable names. Rust on the u joints is not normal. I took it to one mechanic and he told me it was cover nut inside the drive that was completely lose, I paid him to fix it, change oil, water pump, spark plugs etc 3 weeks later I took the boat out for the 1st time since the fix and the oil is gone again (resevor completely empty after 30 min on the water).
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