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1996 15 hp 2 stroke mercury lower unit HELP!!
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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 481075" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>It is pretty unlikely that you would have a failed seal that would let a lot of oil out, but not let water in. </p><p></p><p>I agree with Pappy, what you are seeing is probably just 2 stroke drool, nothing to be concerned about, they all do it. If the oil is clean and the level is not dropping, run it. Just drop the drain and take a sample periodically between change intervals, like you would with any motor.</p><p></p><p>You could pressure test the lower unit to further put your mind at ease without taking anything apart, drain the oil and make an adapter for a Mityvac, I'm guessing you already have one. You won't be able to see the leak if it is coming from the drive or shift shaft seals, but it'll tell you if there is one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 481075, member: 22613"] It is pretty unlikely that you would have a failed seal that would let a lot of oil out, but not let water in. I agree with Pappy, what you are seeing is probably just 2 stroke drool, nothing to be concerned about, they all do it. If the oil is clean and the level is not dropping, run it. Just drop the drain and take a sample periodically between change intervals, like you would with any motor. You could pressure test the lower unit to further put your mind at ease without taking anything apart, drain the oil and make an adapter for a Mityvac, I'm guessing you already have one. You won't be able to see the leak if it is coming from the drive or shift shaft seals, but it'll tell you if there is one. [/QUOTE]
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