I have a 2011 or 2012 15HP Mercury 2-Stroke. I bought it new and it's been a pain, since the day I got it... Among a few other issues, I am having problems with the prop seal. Two years ago, I figured I better check the lower unit gear oil, to make sure there were no issues. It came out all WHITE! At least half the oil clearly had water in it. I had the prop shaft seal replaced at a shop, I trust, quite a distance away from my house. After new oil drops on my garage floor again this summer... I thought I better see what was going on. It appeared to be oil, not exhaust residue. So, I drop the gear oil screws in the lower unit again and low and be hold, more white oil! I changed the oil again, and used this fall for duck hunting... after getting it ready for winter, the motor shows multiple drops of oil on my garage floor... If it's coming out, I'm sure water is getting in!
I think the prop shaft seal needs to be replaced again!! I'm not too happy about it.... Our other motor is an 82' Johnson that has never had an issue! Ever!
Can anyone point me in the right direction for cause or replacment? I have never wrapped fishing line up in it. I have wrapped grass and weeds around the prop, would that ever cause the issue? That does happen from time to time. That aside, I'm pretty handy, so I think I'll go at it myself. It looks like a I need a Bearing Carrier Tool? Along with the shaft seal kit. Does anyone have any great links to tools, kits, tutorials or videos on the process? Anything (comments, links, etc.) anyone can share would be terrific! Thanks!
I think the prop shaft seal needs to be replaced again!! I'm not too happy about it.... Our other motor is an 82' Johnson that has never had an issue! Ever!
Can anyone point me in the right direction for cause or replacment? I have never wrapped fishing line up in it. I have wrapped grass and weeds around the prop, would that ever cause the issue? That does happen from time to time. That aside, I'm pretty handy, so I think I'll go at it myself. It looks like a I need a Bearing Carrier Tool? Along with the shaft seal kit. Does anyone have any great links to tools, kits, tutorials or videos on the process? Anything (comments, links, etc.) anyone can share would be terrific! Thanks!
