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Hi, all! So-question for all inboard...
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07-21-2019 05:48 AM
Hi, all!
So-question for all inboard owners.
I’ve got an 05 185 Sport. I am having to top off the drive lube levels about two times each season...I’d estimate after about fifteen hours of use or thereabout. I don’t lose much, but I am starting to wonder where I’m losing it and why. All other fluid levels stay normal...not losing or burning oil or anything. It’s just the drive lube.
Anyone have any experience with this issue? Any ideas?
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07-28-2019 08:20 AM
I am having the same issue, I am thinking it may be the Oring where the tube feeds into the lower unit, but I haven't figured it out, yet. I don't see any visible oil anywhere when I visually inspect.
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07-28-2019 09:23 AM
Assume you have an alpha drive. More than likely o ring of prop deal.
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07-28-2019 01:55 PM
Me, either-no signs of oil leaking anywhere...nothing in the water...nothing on the outside of the outboard...nothing in the bilge or any water in the impeller area...so, no real signs of any issues except having to occasionally just top off the drive lube.
I’m thinking when it’s time to winterize this year, I’ll let the marina where I bought the boat do the work and give it a thorough checkup. It’s been three seasons since we took it out of the marina and I’ve been doing my own servicing on it since. It’s due for a professional job.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
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I’m thinking when it’s time to winterize this year, I’ll let the marina where I bought the boat do the work and give it a thorough checkup. It’s been three seasons since we took it out of the marina and I’ve been doing my own servicing on it since. It’s due for a professional job.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
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07-29-2019 04:30 AM
I had the same issue as well and it ended up being the carrier seal by the water pump. Hope that helps.
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07-29-2019 05:10 AM
Cool-that doesn’t sound too bad. Was it just regular wear and tear?
I’m thinking about having the pros check everything out this season when I winterize everything just to be sure all is okay.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
I’m thinking about having the pros check everything out this season when I winterize everything just to be sure all is okay.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
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07-29-2019 05:35 AM
Two year old boat. Took it to my local dealer and they figured it out. Running great this season with no issues.
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07-29-2019 06:06 AM
Really? Only two years old? What did they say caused the seal failure?
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
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07-29-2019 07:22 AM
I just replaced the water pump and all the orings myself so they are new. In my case, it has been leaking the same before and after my water pump replacement. In order to remove the bottom half of the Alpha I gen2 drive that I had to remove an oil line that appeared to be pretty loose. It does have a clip to remove thia line housing ...it looks to have an Oring on the inside. This is the Oring I plan to replace, to see if it helps.
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07-29-2019 01:10 PM
They said it just happens...they did do a pressure test and that’s how they figured it out.
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07-29-2019 01:34 PM
Okay...that’s good to know...maybe a pressure test will tell the tale on mine.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
--Steve Jobs
"You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
-Chuck Palahniuk
"It was raining again and they rode slouched under slickers hacked from greasy halfcured hides and so cowled in these primitive skins before the gray and driving rain they looked like wardens of some dim sect sent forth to proselytize among the very beasts of the land."-Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. But suffering is a disease. Should one come upon it, one tries to give relief and assistance. To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life.
Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead
"Take these chances
Place them in a box
Until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die."
-Dave Matthews
Just keep livin', 'cause life is GOOD!
