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Couple Motor Questions & does this gear oil look normal?
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny" data-source="post: 381261" data-attributes="member: 13599"><p>The water pump seal is where most of the problems occur.</p><p>Some leaks make take months of normal use to show up . .... not 10 minutes.</p><p>That is why I asked about the color of the oil you put into the foot.</p><p>It "should be" the exact same color after 10-30 minutes of running in a tub.</p><p></p><p>here are my concerns . . . . </p><p></p><p>there is no outside pressure (to speak of) to force water INTO the lower foot outside of the water pump.</p><p>a properly installed impeller O-Ring and seat should last for years under normal use.</p><p>now, here's the rub - - - there IS a seal behind the propeller going to the gear box.</p><p>myself, I have never attempted to dive into this one !!!!!</p><p>I just never had the reason to.</p><p></p><p>Look at your shop manual at how your lower foot is assembled and where the seal is.</p><p>If you think you can remove the holding ring "cage" without damaging it, it may be a good idea</p><p>to remove it so you can inspect the seal. If you think you can replace this seal yourself, just get all your</p><p>parts on hand beforehand and have at it.</p><p>Check YouTube before you do anything. About the Propeller Shaft Seal change.</p><p>i HOPE it is a small and easy issue for you to fix !!</p><p>Johnny</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny, post: 381261, member: 13599"] The water pump seal is where most of the problems occur. Some leaks make take months of normal use to show up . .... not 10 minutes. That is why I asked about the color of the oil you put into the foot. It "should be" the exact same color after 10-30 minutes of running in a tub. here are my concerns . . . . there is no outside pressure (to speak of) to force water INTO the lower foot outside of the water pump. a properly installed impeller O-Ring and seat should last for years under normal use. now, here's the rub - - - there IS a seal behind the propeller going to the gear box. myself, I have never attempted to dive into this one !!!!! I just never had the reason to. Look at your shop manual at how your lower foot is assembled and where the seal is. If you think you can remove the holding ring "cage" without damaging it, it may be a good idea to remove it so you can inspect the seal. If you think you can replace this seal yourself, just get all your parts on hand beforehand and have at it. Check YouTube before you do anything. About the Propeller Shaft Seal change. i HOPE it is a small and easy issue for you to fix !! Johnny [/QUOTE]
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