TenMile
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
Wondering if any of you have experienced a slow drive lube leak from the BIII lube reservoir? I'm losing a few ounces of drive lube every few weeks. I *think* that it's leaking right at the lube reservoir that's mounted on top of the engine. I noticed that I was down a little a few weeks ago (lube level was between the full and add lines) but again yesterday when I checked the level it was down below the add line. Initially I thought it might be a bit of air from when I did the leg service in November, but it keeps going down. When I checked yesterday, the bottom of the reservoir was a little moist with a small oil stain in the bilge below. I figured this was from my shaky hands when filling, but I'm wondering if I'm losing a bit from the fitting at the bottom of the reservoir itself? Has anyone experienced a leaky reservoir?
Hoping the low oil isn't a sign of a shaft seal. Drive is only 1 season old so still under warranty, but given that the boat is up in Bamfield, I'd have to take it to PA to get it serviced under warranty.
Wondering if any of you have experienced a slow drive lube leak from the BIII lube reservoir? I'm losing a few ounces of drive lube every few weeks. I *think* that it's leaking right at the lube reservoir that's mounted on top of the engine. I noticed that I was down a little a few weeks ago (lube level was between the full and add lines) but again yesterday when I checked the level it was down below the add line. Initially I thought it might be a bit of air from when I did the leg service in November, but it keeps going down. When I checked yesterday, the bottom of the reservoir was a little moist with a small oil stain in the bilge below. I figured this was from my shaky hands when filling, but I'm wondering if I'm losing a bit from the fitting at the bottom of the reservoir itself? Has anyone experienced a leaky reservoir?
Hoping the low oil isn't a sign of a shaft seal. Drive is only 1 season old so still under warranty, but given that the boat is up in Bamfield, I'd have to take it to PA to get it serviced under warranty.
