Just drained the lower unit and saw this. Is this an issue? Have not done this before and not sure what I am seeing is normal or is it a water issue.
Just drained the lower unit and saw this. Is this an issue? Have not done this before and not sure what I am seeing is normal or is it a water issue.
2000 Basscat Pantera III
2000 Mercury Optimax 200
Looks like it has water in it . (milky ) When was the last time you change it . I would drain and put new lube in . The next time out ,after the trip .drain a tad and see if it has change . IF not it time to test for water coming in (seals ) ? Drain and air gasket gaskets .
If it isn't all like that, then I usually change the rings on the screws, refill, and check it after a few trips. If it is all milky then you have a bad seal. Milky oil is a sign of water getting in.
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thanks for the input. Where can you get the crush washers for the plugs?
2000 Basscat Pantera III
2000 Mercury Optimax 200
You can buy them but there is usually a set included with the water pump kit.Originally Posted by Jbird62
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Any dealer that carries your brand of motor will have them. You can also probably buy them on Amazon or Ebay.
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Any dealer should have them. If your motor is a Mercury,the older motors used the blue ones and the newer motor's used the yellow one's.
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