Serial #1B962471
What you guys think of this gear oil. Been in the lower unit since April just replaced today for storage.
Serial #1B962471
What you guys think of this gear oil. Been in the lower unit since April just replaced today for storage.
I’m no expert but that looks milky and water infused.
Mercury 2002 200hp Carbed Saltwater
OT566776
2002 Cape Horn 22' Bay
It does look like there's water but what color was it new?
1994 SWIFT boat 200-SDX
1999 Mercury EFI 150
Does look lighter than it should but could be partly due to the flash. Compare to fresh lube to know for sure and maybe have your gearcase pressure tested over the winter.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Pour in a glass jar and give it a week or so to settle out. MAY be water in it... but it's a VERY small out if there is.
Should be "none", of course.
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I poured the oil in another container with old motor oil so I don’t think I can check now. I inspected the prop shaft, no line no damage. I replaced the washers on the vent/drain plugs. You think I can run next season for a few outing and see if it was the vent/drain? I agree it’s not a lot of water the photo and poor lighting makes it look worse.
Thx
joe
If you decide to go that route- I would check it immediately after the FIRST outing.
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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