Hi all,
Recently found water in my lower unit (1975 mercury 110 9.8 hp) and after Jerry rigging a tool to remove the bearing carrier, I find the oil seal looks intact. Bearings are good too. The surface of the prop shaft that should seal against the oil seal looks damaged and pitted. Could this be the source of the water ingress? Anything I can do to, or does it need to be replaced?
The prop shaft does have some lateral play, which I though might also cause water to get in. Could prop shaft play be responsible as well? Not sure where it's coming from, bearings all seem good.
Thanks again, you're all very helpful.
Recently found water in my lower unit (1975 mercury 110 9.8 hp) and after Jerry rigging a tool to remove the bearing carrier, I find the oil seal looks intact. Bearings are good too. The surface of the prop shaft that should seal against the oil seal looks damaged and pitted. Could this be the source of the water ingress? Anything I can do to, or does it need to be replaced?
The prop shaft does have some lateral play, which I though might also cause water to get in. Could prop shaft play be responsible as well? Not sure where it's coming from, bearings all seem good.
Thanks again, you're all very helpful.
