Third set of seals for a t/m

[Bullet Bling]

As it says getting ready for my 3rd set of seal for 2007 1e002504 1.62-1 t/m in three years factory lasted till 2014 first set I changed all myself 2nd set was changed at mecury dealer thinking I might have made a mistake after a year they replaced all serviceable bearings as they were pitted this year I do a service and again has water what gives I am thinking now there might be something more wrong like input or out shaft bent or shift link can I be missing something I would think they would check the runout of both shafts before they called but u guys have an idea or did I cover it? Tomorrow I will put my radiator pressure tester on it and see where the leak is from.

[Leebob]

When you change gear case oil, are you draining 1-2oz after new oil starts coming out of vent hole??

[Bullet Bling]

Not sure about how much but enough that I have to remove my drain tube pick up my fill bolt with new crush washer then start by hand so how ever much I loose from doing that I will assume it's that much

[Savage]

It would be good to know WHICH seal was defective each time you had water intrusion, as there are many seals in a lower unit.

[Leebob]

Not sure about how much but enough that I have to remove my drain tube pick up my fill bolt with new crush washer then start by hand so how ever much I loose from doing that I will assume it's that much

Ok, it is recommended to drain a few oz. on the TM1 to allow for expansion so it does no blow seals. I know Tim Powell had issues, especially making long runs in his 21xc with motor above 1/2" below. This may not be your problem, just an idea.