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yernkie




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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:52 pm
Post subject: Leak in Mercruiser lower unit
I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 5.7 (210hp) and an Aplha 1. I noticed today that the lower unti is leaking a little out of the oil drain hole at the bottom. I checked and the screw is tight. Any thoughts on what it could be? Bad gasket? Cross-threaded drain plug? Any tips?

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jamesgangnc

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Leak in Mercruiser lower unit [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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There is a gasket under the plug. Same one is used on the upper plug. I
buy a bag of 10 and it lasts me years.

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>I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 5.7 (210hp) and an Aplha 1. I
> noticed today that the lower unti is leaking a little out of the oil
> drain hole at the bottom. I checked and the screw is tight. Any
> thoughts on what it could be? Bad gasket? Cross-threaded drain plug?
> Any tips?
>
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