[Rhodes22-list] Lower Unit

[michael meltzer]

take it in for services, new seal and the problem gets
worse the longer you leave it, change the water pump
impeller(it is time also), clean the carb, change the
plugs and grease and clean as needed. -mjm
 
--- Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com> wrote:
> Last fall when I winterized my outboard, I changed
> the oil in the lower
> unit.  When I drained the old oil out, I discovered
> it was whitish in color
> and I'm told that would indicate water is leaking in
> and that I probably
> need a new seal.  It's a 1997 Merc 8.0 long shaft.
> 
> I've never done this before.  Any advice?
> 
> Slim
> 
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