Lower unit seal question

Lower unit seal question #13613487 06/30/20 04:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 264 dallas,tx L Leverage OP Angler
OP Leverage Angler L Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 264 dallas,tx	Changed my lower unit oil recently and it had a really pungent smell (not milky)...suspect seal leak...?. Any suggestions on shops or individual mechanics that work on this type of stuff? 1998 Tracker 90hp. Suggestions appreciated ... Leverage

Re: Lower unit seal question [Re: Leverage] #13613712 06/30/20 06:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,895 Denton Tx. S spankyttx Extreme Angler
spankyttx Extreme Angler S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,895 Denton Tx.	not milky and no water in the oil, no problem. gear oil smells pungent. mineral oil will mix with water and turn milky, synthetic oil won't mix with water so you'll have water traces in the oil and if in doubt, pour it in a glass container, you'll see the water and oil separation LI-SI-WI-NWI

Re: Lower unit seal question [Re: Leverage] #13614785 07/01/20 02:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,599 hurst, tx B boatwhisperer Extreme Angler
boatwhisperer Extreme Angler B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,599 hurst, tx	burnt oil smells pretty rank!!! boatwhisperer

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