where is the lower unit fill and drain plugs?
where is the lower unit fill and drain plugs?
Remove the propeller and the hub (or thrust washer).... it's located in the bottom of the bearing carrier (behind them).
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 03-25-2013 at 04:09 AM.
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and where would the fill plug be?
the drain is the fill
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can anyone give me some instructions on what is needed to fill, how much to put, what type to put, etc...
i have owned striclty yamahas prior to this beast, and it doesnt pay for me to pay someone to do it when my hands work.
Mercury or Quicksilver HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR LUBE is the recommended lube.
Remove prop, thrust washer and drain plug (engine trimmed "down").
Remove upper "vent" plug.
Once COMPLETELY drained, fill from lower plug opening with suitable "pump". Continue filling until fluid level JUST REACHES the upper "vent" opening (DO NOT OVERFILL til it's spewing out). Allow excess to spill out of vent.
Reinstall upper vent screw and sealing washer.
Remove pump from lower "fill" opening... allow approximately 1-2 ounces to spill out (take your time getting the screw and sealing washer into place).
IMPORTANT NOTE: 1-2 ounce comment above is for ORIGINAL TORQUEMASTER and/or Sportmaster model gearcases ONLY.
Standard, Servicemaster, Verado-Style or Wingmaster gearcases should be filled "to the bottom of the vent plug" and kept AT THAT LEVEL.
Tighten drain/fill screw securely.
Reinstall thrust washer and propeller.
Capacity:
Torquemaster Gearcase (cast-in torque tab on starboard side of skeg): 27-28 ounces.
Verado Style Case (no cast-in torque tab): 30-33 ounces.
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 10-04-2014 at 05:55 AM. Reason: Clarification for current product
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is there a specific fitting that is necessary for the pump to connect to the lower unit?
Yes. See your local Mercury dealer.
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yes sir
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No sir... same product in a different color bottle.
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I did my Gen 1 Torquemaster yesterday, piece of cake, except for the tubing coming off the pump! Let it be said that the 90 weight lube was quite refreshing to the skin on my thigh!
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I did mine today.2017 pro xs. It never reached the vent hole. Or came out? Should it? 32 bottle? Crazy. Mercury performance gear lubes.
So I have the gen 2 torquemaster. Should 1 bottle be sufficient?
Specifically the correct level for the Gen-2 TM is to fill the gearcase to the BOTTOM of the vent hole (not spewing out).
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