HELP.... I was changing my lower unit gear lube today and found my lower unit full of water with just a little bit of gear lube in it. What could have caused this problem?
I would like to post a picture to show what it looked like but, not sure how to post a picture. Any help with picture as well?
Pull your prop and look for fishing line wrapped around the shaft
Follow BOTH of the above recommendations.
Additionally- you need to IMMEDIATELY refill the gearcase with lube. It's had water in it- and if you leave it dry, INTERNAL COMPONENTS WILL RUST RAPIDLY.
Highly recommend you get it in to your local Authorized Mercury Dealer for testing/repair ASAP.
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