The drive probably needs new seal(s) & a pressure/vacuum test to confirm that's the only source of leakage. All, Boat Bimini Could not find much on the valve in there. I don't want to just pull it. Caulking, Marine Engine Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 out drive oil reservoir. If you can direct me to any information on how this hose connects it will be appreciated. Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 out drive oil reservoir. I have some oil in the bilge but it could have been from the 1st time and me not getting it all completely out. i found the pdf for the manual on i boats and printed it out (at work of coarse. Wewill then call you to move forward with payment and shipment! 03-22-2017, 05:36 PM. Its a 1986 which i think is gen 1? . Not sure if its in the Bayliner library but I know we have it under Documents at the Maxum site. How many special tools are required to do this? Aug 27, 2009 Along with the oem manual for the drive this is a pretty useful site too. I could not see all the way but did not see a tie wrap or zip tie. After that I installed it with a new bell-housing gasket, filled it up with oil from the bottom, until it ran out of the vent hole on PORT side. It can leak in at the top of the gimbal ring where the steering shaft passes into the boat. For less than $20 you can usually pick up a Merc #6 service manual that covers Alpha Gen 1's and SS drives. Combos, Fishing Tools & All the seals except for the input shaft seal are just pull out/drive in seals. He is saying there is rust on the shaft as well. Mercruiser Alpha One Gen2 Parts | Wholesale Marine Make yourself a drivestand. Alpha One drive oil leak? - Offshoreonly.com If I start to fill the reservoir, when the vent plug is out, woun't the oil just run out of the hole? Also, you didn?t state the number of times you had to refill the reservoir. HOW TO FIND LEAK IN YOUR BOAT with Mercruiser Engine and - YouTube
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