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mercruiser alpha 1 1997 losing drive oil?
I have a 1997 Bayliner 2050 with a alpha 1 outdrive it is losing drive oil.
But cant find a leak all the bellows and carrier bearing replace 2 years ago.
It not leaking out the drive and i cant see any oil in the bilge.
But it is difintly losing drive oil about a pint for every 4 hours of use.
I heard a alarm buzzer last year and found the resoivor low and added more twice.
Any ideas?
2 Answers
- Dan BLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
My guess that if you can't find a leak while at the dock, I would look while underway. A seal may leak while underway, but not when anchored. Have your repair facility do a pressure test of the unit when out of the water. You may find the oil leaking out of the drain hole(s).
