Share this conversation. I used a bit of permatex gasket maker, the thick stuff, to hold it in place during assembly. MerCruiser impellers should be inspected once a year, or every 100 hours, and replaced as needed. AN Gearlube in the u joint bellow is not normal. Make yourself a drivestand. Share this conversation. (8%) See details Mercury Marine Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Lower Driveshaft Assembly - OEM $2,840.00 - $3,328.57 You save up to $202.86. Deals, Trailering Place a drain pan directly under the lower unit. I am not sure how to remove this hose other than just pulling it off, if possible. 11-8M0143423 - NUT, Priced Individually [ More info ] $9.10. The monsoonmultimedia.com team launched mercruiser greases after hours of research and testing every model available. Since using the boat it has pulled in a full reservoir and 1/4 of gear oil so far. Ropes, Boat My version of the events leading to this problem would be: Just spoke with the mechanic and this is what he said. Trying to decide weather to top it off and go out for a few hours or not. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Shift shaft or input shaft seal, just did both on mine this year, need to get drive pressure tested to be sure. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Hank's old enough to have forgotten more than I know, Yes, going to pull it today to check.Sent from my SM-J737V using Lake Ontario United mobile app, As expected, Hank was right. Drive was in up-position on the trailer. 27 Apr 2013 #3 D dingdongs Member Joined Any help here? Share on Twitter. Other thoughts are the vent plug on the drive is dripping which would run down the drive in the area you circled or if the raw water pump was changed but the seal between the upper and lower halfs of the drive is leaking it to would show up on that side. The Right Tools. In the summer of 2010 I noticed that the outdrive oil reservoir level would drop . I cannot tell until I remove the gimbal housing. Zincs, Generator Seals go bad after a few years and need to be replaced. Gear oil leak on Alpha one Gen 2 - BAYLINER OWNERS CLUB The Bayliner Owners Club is a gathering place for Bayliner Owners and prospective owners. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & Smoke I assume it is broken or maybe the hose is just leaking. Took it to a different mechanic a few days ago and today got some pictures from him. Restocking fee of 15% may apply in other circumstances. He is shocked at what he saw when he took the drive apart. 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. Got a 98 crown line with alpha one gen 2. All of the parts we sell have been used in freshwater only. My input shaft seal was peeing in the drive boot. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel I need guidance on replacing the water pump impeller on a 1998 Mercruiser . Galley, Barbeque I was going to take the valve out, but not sure if I should with the Gimbal housing still on. Starters, Marine Solar Power #40 18923 FITTING (1 required per assembly) 22-18923 - Fitting [ More info ] $14.00. Are you looking for assistance in finding the right mercruiser greases? Second the area you circled is the trim cylinder which would leak trim fluid from the trim pump not gear lube. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin The gear oil leak seems to be coming from the Valve that feeds the upper unit. ha ha if this was a car i would have been elbows deep in this already. If you quit pumping oil when the levelreached the vent andthen refilled the reservoir from the top cap instead of the bottom you will have a lot more air to burp out. Hardware, Boat Seat This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I have a 1:50 Alpha 1 Gen 1, bought as a complete remfg unit 5 years ago. . Copyright 2019 IBOATS. Gear lube is leaking from my Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0L. No oil in the bilge and all oil gone after running a short time. Sign up for a new account in our community. Aug 27, 2009 Along with the oem manual for the drive this is a pretty useful site too. Locate the top vent hole oil plug on the lower unit side case. I should have continued to pump in more after I put in the top vent screw until the reservoir started to fill. Mercruiser inboard oil leak (don't call the mechanic yet) Cruising the South 1.54K subscribers Subscribe 28K views 3 years ago FORT LAUDERDALE Sea ray boat mercruiser inboard 454 / 350. Caulking, Marine Engine Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Complete Driveshaft Assembly - OEM $3,690.00 - $4,040.00 You save up to $338.57. Can you post a picture of where you are seeing the level decrease? Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & The only special tool that makes them easier is the retainer nut wrench for the input seal/bearing. If you know how to remove the valve, please let me know. Does this sound right? Drink Holders. 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. At this point I would continue to watch the oil level and add as needed, it should level off soon. Its a 1986 which i think is gen 1? Start Over Different Model > Different Engine Section > OIL RESERVOIR COMPONENTS. So my inexperience with the reservoir shows. Remove the drain plug on the "bullet" (see photo below). If I start to fill the reservoir, when the vent plug is out, woun't the oil just run out of the hole? Water pump impellers are one of more vulnerable pump assembly parts. Insurance, Boat Dial Indicator Holding Tool 91-89897. Accessories, Electronic Navigation Clean out the reservoir as sludge can accumulate in the bottom. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & Yes I did make sure the new o ring was in place when assembling the lower half back on. Could not find much on the valve in there. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big I drain and fill gear oil with Merc High Perf. Professionals. However, I believe its on the port side where your circle is on the starboard. It is normal for the oil to "burp" itself and the oil level in the reservoir to drop a little when you run the drive to get rid of any trapped air. The customer stated (and sent me pictures) that showed that green drive fluid was leaking between the upper and lower drives. Just bought boat and previous owner said Ask an Expert Car Questions Boat Mechanics Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. 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. I am trying to find the correct connector. See also: Mercury Outboard Service Manuals MerCruiser Service Manual Mercury Mercruiser #14 Service Manual Sterndrive Units Alpha One Generation II [PDF, ENG, 24.7 MB].pdf The mechanic is making it sound like this is a really big deal so I asked him to write up a quote on what exactly needs to be fixed he said something needs to be sent somewhere to get recoated or resurfaced or something like that. Now, Shop The Bayliner Owners Club is a gathering place for Bayliner Owners and prospective owners. Am I missing something? engine hours 100 on block rebuild upgraded rubber gaskets no oil leaks and perfect compression specs 5 7 liter v8 350 with 250hp . Fasteners, Boat Windshield All of the parts we sell are represented thoroughly and accurately to the best of our ability. Marble, Engine Deals, Electrical Thanks for that info Mike. Welcome to our site! My 1990 regal sebring mercruiser 4.3l alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive gears turned into butter since my oil leaked . I removed the lower unit to check the seals in the shift shaft and to replace the impeller and water pump gaskets. 2,254. Yes thats how the problem originally started I noticed a bunch of oil in the bilge when the boat was just sitting in the garage and when I took it to the 1st mechanic he took the drive apart and said a lose cover nut was causing the leak but the 2nd mechanic didn't agree and said that would be impossible. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Category, View I recently purchased a boat with a 2003 Mercruiser that has a gear oil reservoir in the doghouse. The classic source of water as you describe it is the lower shift cable bellows. Share on Twitter. I have an early 2000s Bayliner BR175 with a Mercruiser Alpha One engine. Thanks. Drive fluid leak on 3.0 mercruiser 2.0-gctid799673. Copyright 2017-2022 Big Lake Media LLC, PALMER, AK. I have had it out 2 times since. I am also trying to find the correct gear oil fitting for the drive where I suspect the oil is leaking from. Lights, Boat Trailer Hence it creates a price difference. Refer to your owner's service manual for its location, if you have trouble finding it. DESCRIPTION . for Sale, Buy A Are they pulling my leg? Additionally they are often installed DRY with no silicone or adhesive sealant which further opens up opportunity for them to leak. Outdrive is Mercruiser Alpha One, Gen 2 07-07-2021, 07:08 PM #2 Bt Doctur Silver Level Contributor Join Date Jun 2006 Location My sister-in-law says it hasn't been started since last spring, although it got regular spring/fall maintenance and winterizing. Lots of toys! im a Ford mechanic by trade so i have a good set of tools just wasnt sure if there were any must have tools to do the job. Usually drives are resealed every 5 years . I took off the drive, drained the oil and pressure tested it. First of all the Alpha is not the engine but the outdrive (transmission). Acessories, Fish Cleaning Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & I have oil leaking out of my water intake slots on the sides of my 1994 merc cruiser alpha stern drive lower unit. Kits, Boat Trailer Has maybe 50 hours on it, all of them with a drive shower. There is a seal which holds the water out but the shaft is hardened steel which can rust, pit and ruin the seal. Bearing Carrier Retainer Wrench 91-61069T. Answered in 17 minutes by: 3/1/2023. JavaScript is disabled. This page was generated at 08:27 AM. Genuine Mercury Marine parts, large inventory, fast shipping. Seems to drop about 1/8 inch per fishing trip. White Streaks in your Gear Lube. Auto Parts & Accessories; Boat Parts; Share on Facebook. Hi all, I need some help I have a drive fluid leak on my 2013 Bayliner 175 with 3.0 mercruiser with alpha one drive somewhere. Accessories, Boat Feel free to post if you need any help. Biminis, RV & Trailer Is the u joint suppose to be that rusty or rusty at all? MerCruiser Service Manual Free Download PDF On this page you can free download service & repair manuals for such sterndrive engines as MerCruiser . Watch your shift shaft and speedo tubing if it's internal. Ill look into getting those replaced. Outboards, Shop Helm Seats, Shop CSR is a member supported community. A small leak has developed right at the end of the red pencil as seen in the photo. After running the boat for a few weekends I noticed that the gear oil was leaking out of a small drain hole on the lower unit housing on the opposite side of the drain plug (slow leak). OEM MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive! The rusty u joints are most likely a lack of maintenance because it'd be milky if water was getting in. Discovered gear oil in my bilge about 1 week after last change. It's easy! its very hard to get to. i found the pdf for the manual on i boats and printed it out (at work of coarse. Next, remove the side vent plug. Drain the oil, separate the halves, check for the gasket. I pulled the alpha drive Tuesday and have it sitting on the stand I built when replacing the impeller. I have gear oil leaking between the transom and housing. Buy a Service Manual before attempting this repair. Ok, either way, if in fact it is the seals, there are 2 areas where the seals are prone to wear, the most common is the upper seals (2) in the upper unit housing where the lower driveshaft passes through, and the other 2 seals are directly under your water pump impeller base housing..which is the lower unit driveshaft seals. Watch videos, get a manual. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic Deals, Electronics What kind of maintenance would be required on a 3-4 year old boat with 80 hrs on it to prevent that rust? I will see if I can put one on and then check it for leaking again. Grills, Boat Drink I assume i have to take the upper drive off the boat to do the upper seals? . You really need to have the drive off, it could be just leaking from the O ring between the drive and gimbal house or it could be from the water hose which is loose or split, you can insert a hose pipe into the water passage when the drive is off to create some pressure to see where it leaks from. Also drained the reservoir. I found that the gear oil is leaking from around the hose where it connects to the outdrive. In terms of Mercruiser Alpha gen outboards, Alpha gen 1 is comparatively cheaper than Alpha gen 2. They aren't bad. For less than $20 you can usually pick up a Merc #6 service manual that covers Alpha Gen 1's and SS drives. Tables, Minn Kota A bench vise comes in handy to hold it while your working on it. Waxes, Boat Cleaning All times are GMT-8. He doesn't think rust was caused by the boat filling up with water because the engine looks clean, he said the only other thing it can be are the bellows which is strange on such a new boat. Holders, Cabin Accessories & Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic REPLACEMENTKITS.COM - Brand Fits Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 Impeller Repair Kit - 4.2 (83) $2499 FREE delivery Wed, Mar 8 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon Small Business Water Pump Impeller Kit for Mercury Mercruiser Alpha One 46-96148A8 46-96148Q8 4.6 (193) $3919 FREE delivery Fri, Mar 10 There is some kind of connection where the check ball and the push pin on the gimbal housing mates. Re: Mercruiser Alpha One gen2 leaking oil, but where? Parts, Boat Tubing & Motors, Fishing Downriggers & read more Jason Marine Mechanic 25,417 satisfied customers There is drive line fluid leaking from the lower end (maybe No matter what size or model of Bayliner Boat that you have or are contemplating, we have members here who have that same model and would enjoy discussing it in a friendly, welcoming environment. I would love the pdf if you have it my email is. Combos, Fishing Tools & Shelters, Boat 1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders If it is the upper leaking you just need an upper unit seal kit. The drive gets warm and the oil expands and some can get pushed out through the prop shaft seals. Sterndrive, Outboard Lower Unit - Sterndrive Engineering (SEI) offers Sterndrives for Mercruiser's Alpha One and Gen II And Lower Units for Mercury, Yamaha, Johnson and Evinrude Outboard Motors. Copyright 2017-2022 Big Lake Media LLC, PALMER, AK. If so this reservoir may be going down as air pockets work their way out. 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. Hitches, & Along with the oem manual for the drive this is a pretty useful site too. Deals, Paint & Maintenance Dock, Cabin and The manufacturer recommends oil that meet certain properties and are specifically designed for the use (eg. Thanks. Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Big_Z Registered PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE BOC (and remove advertising), https://www.baylinerownersclub.org/f76?view=thread, https://www.baylinerownersclub.org/f56-gctid789773. Since you removed the drive you can tilt the bellhousing up to look to see if the tie is missing. Mercruiser 805320A03 Tilt Trim Sender Limit Kit Alpha Bravo . The pic youve posted is in fact the out drives gear lube reservoir. Guide, Boat Thanks for your help. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It turns out that the seal holds pressure at ambient temperature, but at higher operating temperature it leaks like a sieve. Feb 22, 2017 I learned the hard way about the little gaskets that go on the vent and drain screws! I'm new to power boat ownership having just bought my brother's 2007 2575 RL I/O. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Your donations keep it running. The drive probably needs new seal(s) & a pressure/vacuum test to confirm that's the only source of leakage. +! Some disasembly of the drive is nessasary to replace the seal, they'll likely look at the seal surface of the shaft area as well. (see picture below) Now the oil will drain into your drip pan. I don't want to just pull it. Aluminum Anode Kit MerCruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 zinc Salt Water outdrive one II 109 $3143 $8.50 delivery Feb 13 - 15 GMB U-Joint, Cross and Bearing for Mercury Mercruiser Marine Alpha, Bravo, OMC, Volvo Penta Ujoint Universal Joint 72 $1588$16.99 FREE delivery Tue, Feb 14 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon Or fastest delivery Mon, Feb 13 If I had to guess your loosing it thu the upper yoke seal. MERCRUISER ALPHA ONE GEN II UPPER BOX GEARCASE SEAL KIT | GLM Part Number: 87501; Sierra Part Number: 18-2644; Mercury Part Number: 26-88397A1 4.8 (16) $3155 FREE delivery Sat, Mar 4 Or fastest delivery Feb 28 - Mar 1 Only 8 left in stock - order soon. Products, Carbon Monoxide & Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 Leaking Drive Fluid 10-4-18 ShipShape Marine 5.83K subscribers Subscribe 17K views 4 years ago I just had a call about a leaking drive that was recently. I just got off the phone with our boatyard. 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 Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Covers, Boat Wiring & I want to check the u joints while im there too if i have to take it out. mercury alpha I stern drive gear oil leaks through water intake vents and two vent holes near top of lower unit. They said all the seals in the stern drive were dried out and crumbling. Best $20 you will ever spend and covers every process with diagrams. High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and 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 . Second the area you circled is the trim cylinder which would leak trim fluid from the trim pump not gear lube. Greetings. Myself, top down, 1/4 tank. Hardware, Boat Seats by Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Mercruiser Alpha 1. I highly recommend getting the Mercruiser manual. Water can get into the drive from a bad seal or a bad oring. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, To change the lower unit oil in your alpha one, first lower the drive. Did you get good placement of the o ring that goes between the upper and lower halves? JavaScript is disabled. Mercruiser aplha 1, mercruiser oil leak, mercruiser outdrive water in gear oil Quick and Easy AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow. This is a VERY serious condition which will eventually lead to serious damage. on redoing the lower unit seals and water pump. It can leak in at the top of the gimbal ring where the steering shaft passes into the boat. If so I have the manual in a .pdf if you need it. Deals, Camping & RV I have the Seloc manual 92-2000. It is on the opposite side from the plugs, and is very easily misaligned during drive servicing. HorizonblueDK Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Charts & The anti-dribble valve just pushes in. I did have someone inspect the boat and they didnt mention the anodes so Im a bit disappointed. If you have an alpha drive, the drain/fill hole is in frt lower. The gasket has a built in seal to prevent it from leaking at the bellhousing. &
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